As of 2024, the average annual wage of Germany was 50,257 euros at current prices. This was a real increase of around 7,300 Euros (in constant 2024 prices) when compared with 2000. However, the wage increase in real terms was low between 2000 and 2009, and wage growth accelerated mainly in the period between 2009 and 2019. Comparisons with rest of the EU Within the European Union Luxembourg had an average annual salary of almost 80 thousand Euros, with Germany having an annual salary comparable to other large European Countries, such as the United Kingdom and France. In neighboring Poland, the average annual salary was just over 39 thousand U.S dollars, meaning that German’s earned, on average, 20 percent more than what their Polish counterparts did. German economy slowing in 2023 While Germany initially had one of the strongest recoveries from the 2008 financial crash and as of 2020 had the largest economy in Europe its economy has started to slow in recent years. For 2023 the German economy is contracted by 0.26 percent, and while 2024 marked a slight improvement, the expectations are that 2025 remains a year of slow growth.

Wages in Germany increased to 4479 EUR/Month in 2023 from 4244 EUR/Month in 2022. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Average Gross Monthly Earnings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In April 2023, full-time employees in the financial and insurance activities sector had the highest average gross monthly earnings in Germany, at 5,841 euros. Other high-earning sectors in this ranking included information and communication and electricity, gas, steam, air conditioning supply.

Key information about Germany Monthly Earnings

• Germany Monthly Earnings stood at 5,640 USD in Sep 2025, compared with the previous figure of 5,358 USD in Jun 2025
• Germany Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1991 to Sep 2025, with an average number of 4,450 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 5,640 USD in Sep 2025 and a record low of 2,213 USD in Jun 1991

• In the latest reports, Germany Population reached 84 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Germany remained the same at 4 % in Oct 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 57 % in Sep 2025

The average net annual salary per employee in Germany amounted to around 32,399 euros in 2024. Around 7,500 German households had a monthly net income of 5,000 euros or more that year.

In 2024, the average monthly wage of women in Germany was ***** euros. Men had a higher monthly salary at ***** euros. Generally, wages increased yearly.

In 2023, men in Germany who were employed full-time earned a monthly average of ***** euros. This figure has been increasing during the whole period displayed. The timeline at hand shows the average monthly gross earnings of men employed full-time in Germany from 1991 to 2023.

Germany IES: Average Monthly Household Income (AMHI): Gross Income data was reported at 4,846.000 EUR in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,086.000 EUR for 2013. Germany IES: Average Monthly Household Income (AMHI): Gross Income data is updated yearly, averaging 3,707.000 EUR from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2018, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,846.000 EUR in 2018 and a record low of 3,299.000 EUR in 1998. Germany IES: Average Monthly Household Income (AMHI): Gross Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistisches Bundesamt. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.H025: Household Income and Expenditure Survey.

Wages in Germany increased 1.90 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Wage Growth - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The average net monthly salary in Germany amounted to ***** euros in 2024. Figures generally increased annually during the timeline shown in the graph. Germany recorded the highest average salaries compared to other leading EU economies.

Average Annual Wages in Germany increased to 69433.06 USD in 2024 from 68104.23 USD in 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Average Annual Wages.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Germany township. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Germany township. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Germany township, the median household income stands at $139,318 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $111,071 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $66,250.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Germany township median household income by age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in German town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In German town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,000 for males and $36,500 for females.

Based on these incomes, we observe a gender gap percentage of approximately 11%, indicating a significant disparity between the median incomes of males and females in German town. Women, regardless of work hours, still earn 89 cents to each dollar earned by men, highlighting an ongoing gender-based wage gap.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in German town, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for German town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

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