How much does a translator make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,329 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,782
- Equals
- $58,000
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $59,350 |
| 7. Germany | $58,000 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $56,600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer€56,250
- Journalist€62,060
- Lawyer€95,060
- Judge€77,440
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€84,840
- Museum curator€60,660
- Librarian€61,580
- Economist€81,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,329 a month, €51,950 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €28,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €101,800.
Which country pays a translator the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $92,160 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $58,000 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: €56,250 a year against €51,950 for a translator, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate