How much does a social worker make in Germany?
€59,870a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,989 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,125
- Equals
- $66,850
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What social work and counselling professionals earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €44,250Median: €59,870Highest 10%: €78,100
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 4. Germany | $66,850 |
| 5. Qatar estimate | $65,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist€81,510
- Anthropologist€66,560
- Historian€73,460
- Psychologist€62,730
- Religious professionals€66,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,989 a month, €59,870 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €44,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €78,100.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $66,850 a year against $61,080 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: €81,510 a year against €59,870 for a social worker, 1.4 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate