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How much does a watch maker make in Germany?

€51,330a year

This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,277 a month.

Approx. take-home per month
€2,754
Equals
$57,310
Compared with the median pay in Germany
1.2 times
Data from
2024

Where Germany ranks among 144 countries

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Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What precision-instrument makers and repairers earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €36,210Median: €51,330Highest 10%: €73,460

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$78,610
2. Belgium estimate$76,790
3. Switzerland estimate$71,860
4. United States$69,710
5. Germany$57,310
6. Denmark estimate$56,900
144. Kenya estimate$138
Compare precision-instrument makers and repairers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a watch maker make a month in Germany?

The median gross salary is €4,277 a month, €51,330 a year.

How much does a watch maker make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €36,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €73,460.

Which country pays a watch maker the most?

Iceland, with a median of $78,610 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a watch maker make more in Germany or in United States?

In United States: $69,710 a year against $57,310 in Germany, 1.2 times more.

Who makes more, a watch maker or a piano tuner?

A watch maker: €51,330 a year against €41,290 for a piano tuner, 1.2 times more.

Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate