How much does a social care worker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,420 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,830
- Equals
- $59,220
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $83,310 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $67,690 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $64,830 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $60,920 |
| 6. Germany | $59,220 |
| 7. Australia | $49,960 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $361 |
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- Legal aide€69,690
- Religious worker€63,230
- Athlete€78,170
- Sport coach€47,360
- Riding instructor€35,060
- Photographer€39,800
- Set designer€41,100
- Museum technician€55,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social care worker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,420 a month, €53,040 a year.
How much does a social care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €67,560.
Which country pays a social care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social care worker make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $59,220 a year against $45,930 in United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a social care worker or a legal aide?
A legal aide: €69,690 a year against €53,040 for a social care worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate