How much does a zoologist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,908 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,611
- Equals
- $79,150
- 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 | $111,100 |
| 2. United States | $100,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $91,170 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $79,450 |
| 5. Germany | $79,150 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $74,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $399 |
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- Forestry advisor€65,490
- Environmental protection professionals€66,570
- Astrophysicist€82,280
- Meteorologist€76,810
- Chemist€80,260
- Geologist€66,260
- Actuary€76,740
- Industrial engineer€86,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,908 a month, €70,900 a year.
How much does a zoologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €104,600.
Which country pays a zoologist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a zoologist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $100,600 a year against $79,150 in Germany, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?
A zoologist: €70,900 a year against €65,490 for a forestry advisor, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate