How much does a veterinarian make in Germany?
€61,460a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,122 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,193
- Equals
- $68,620
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.5 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.
What veterinarians earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €38,170Median: €61,460Highest 10%: €102,500
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $130,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $113,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $92,750 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $69,390 |
| 9. Germany | $68,620 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $68,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $406 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor€89,400
- Specialist doctor€95,290
- Registered nurse€70,140
- Midwife€58,150
- Traditional therapist€39,550
- Paramedical practitioners€59,450
- Dentist€73,820
- Pharmacist€72,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,122 a month, €61,460 a year.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €38,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €102,500.
Which country pays a veterinarian the most?
United States, with a median of $130,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a veterinarian make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $130,100 a year against $68,620 in Germany, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a veterinarian or a doctor?
A doctor: €89,400 a year against €61,460 for a veterinarian, 1.5 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate