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How much does a signalman make in Germany?

€47,380a year

This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,949 a month.

Approx. take-home per month
€2,578
Equals
$52,900
Compared with the median pay in Germany
1.1 times
Data from
2024

Where Germany ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauBotswanaNigeriaGermany, rank 11

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What railway brake, signal and switch operators earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €35,830Median: €47,380Highest 10%: €62,920

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$89,200
2. Belgium estimate$86,140
3. Switzerland estimate$85,250
10. Canada$53,600
11. Germany$52,900
12. Finland estimate$52,800
143. Nigeria estimate$495
Compare railway brake, signal and switch operators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a signalman make a month in Germany?

The median gross salary is €3,949 a month, €47,380 a year.

How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €35,830 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €62,920.

Which country pays a signalman the most?

United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a signalman make more in Germany or in United States?

In United States: $76,490 a year against $52,900 in Germany, 1.4 times more.

Who makes more, a signalman or a train driver?

A train driver: €51,010 a year against €47,380 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate