How much does a sorter make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,739 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,465
- Equals
- $50,100
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 143 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 | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 4. United States | $49,690 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector€26,880
- Street sweeper€45,660
- Courier€40,120
- Odd job persons€26,520
- Meter reader€51,400
- Water and firewood collectors€25,170
- Gym worker€36,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,739 a month, €44,870 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €27,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €62,360.
Which country pays a sorter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,730 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sorter make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $50,100 a year against $49,690 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a waste collector?
A sorter: €44,870 a year against €26,880 for a waste collector, 1.7 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate