How much does an upholsterer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,115 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,120
- Equals
- $41,740
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.9 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 | $66,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,320 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $61,130 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $44,670 |
| 7. Germany | $41,740 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $40,770 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor€34,070
- Fabric cutter€43,480
- Embroiderer€35,160
- Tanner€40,510
- Shoemaker€35,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,115 a month, €37,390 a year.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €24,960 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €59,320.
Which country pays an upholsterer the most?
United States, with a median of $46,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an upholsterer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $46,340 a year against $41,740 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an upholsterer or a tailor?
An upholsterer: €37,390 a year against €34,070 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate