How much does a ship pilot make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,273 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,270
- Equals
- $70,650
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 7. Australia | $75,200 |
| 8. Germany | $70,650 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $62,330 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer€82,280
- Airline pilot€68,650
- Air traffic controller€67,230
- Air traffic safety technician€47,880
- Wind technician€56,090
- Technical aide€58,800
- Electrical technician€64,720
- Electronics engineering technician€66,090
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,273 a month, €63,280 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €35,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €75,390.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $70,650 in Germany, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: €82,280 a year against €63,280 for a ship pilot, 1.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate