How much does an urban planner make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,792 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,547
- Equals
- $77,610
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.7 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,840 |
| 3. United States | $89,320 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $79,160 |
| 5. Germany | $77,610 |
| 6. Canada | $74,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Architect€58,790
- Landscape architect€55,120
- Product designer€64,560
- Surveyor€68,150
- UX designer€48,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban planner make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,792 a month, €69,510 a year.
How much does an urban planner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €46,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €99,650.
Which country pays an urban planner the most?
United States, with a median of $89,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an urban planner make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $89,320 a year against $77,610 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an urban planner or an architect?
An urban planner: €69,510 a year against €58,790 for an architect, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate