How much does a welder make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,843 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,521
- Equals
- $51,490
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.1 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 | $79,970 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $73,110 |
| 7. United States | $53,340 |
| 8. Germany | $51,490 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $48,760 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder€45,900
- Metalworker€46,070
- Steel erector€45,120
- Rigger€40,640
- Blacksmith€34,760
- Metal worker€52,360
- Cnc operator€45,390
- Grinder€48,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,843 a month, €46,120 a year.
How much does a welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €32,160 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €66,280.
Which country pays a welder the most?
Iceland, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a welder make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $53,340 a year against $51,490 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a welder or a metal molder?
A welder: €46,120 a year against €45,900 for a metal molder, 1.0 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate