How much does a traditional therapist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,296 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,221
- Equals
- $44,160
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 142 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. United States | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 11. Netherlands estimate | $47,530 |
| 12. Germany | $44,160 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $43,400 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor€89,400
- Specialist doctor€95,290
- Registered nurse€70,140
- Midwife€58,150
- Paramedical practitioners€59,450
- Veterinarian€61,460
- Dentist€73,820
- Pharmacist€72,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,296 a month, €39,550 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €27,750 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €53,160.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $44,160 in Germany, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: €89,400 a year against €39,550 for a traditional therapist, 2.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate