How much does a tailor make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,839 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,963
- Equals
- $38,040
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.8 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $38,370 |
| 7. Germany | $38,040 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $35,030 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutter€43,480
- Embroiderer€35,160
- Upholsterer€37,390
- Tanner€40,510
- Shoemaker€35,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,839 a month, €34,070 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €24,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €51,190.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
Iceland, with a median of $57,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $38,040 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: €43,480 a year against €34,070 for a tailor, 1.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate