How much does a water plant operator make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,693 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,972
- Equals
- $62,870
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 142 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $68,900 |
| 7. Germany | $62,870 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $55,920 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator€67,910
- Chemical operator€52,810
- Process operator€85,030
- Metal furnace operator€47,080
- Pulp control worker€40,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,693 a month, €56,310 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €74,860.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $62,870 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: €67,910 a year against €56,310 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate