Salaries by job in Germany 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Germany 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | €7,670 | €4,523 | +81% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €5,967 | €3,622 | +41% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €4,560 | €2,902 | +8% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €4,140 | €2,680 | −2% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €4,000 | €2,605 | −6% |
| Office and administrative staff | €3,852 | €2,525 | −9% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €3,157 | €2,142 | −26% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €2,674 | €1,869 | −37% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €2,339 | €1,675 | −45% |
| All employees (median) | €4,238 | €2,732 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €4,238 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2022). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Germany?
Managers: typically €7,670 gross a month, €4,523 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Germany?
Elementary jobs: typically €2,339 gross a month, €1,675 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.