How much does a special needs teacher make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,999 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,130
- Equals
- $66,970
- 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 5. United States | $68,620 |
| 6. Germany | $66,970 |
| 7. Australia | $66,250 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
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- Education officer€50,130
- Esol teacher€48,280
- Music teacher€63,240
- Dance teacher€36,740
- IT trainer€65,630
- Prison teacher€63,610
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,999 a month, €59,980 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €44,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €83,720.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $66,970 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an education officer?
A special needs teacher: €59,980 a year against €50,130 for an education officer, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate