Average monthly gross wage/salary per employee in Germany 1991-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 24, 2025

The average gross monthly salary among full-time employees¹ in Germany amounted to 4,479 euros in 2023. Figures increased annually during the timeline displayed. Salaries varied depending on the sector of employment, with financial and insurance activities being at the top of the list that same year. 

Average monthly gross wage/salary of full-time employees in Germany from 1991 to 2023 (in euros)

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Release date

2024

Region

Germany

Survey time period

1991 to 2023

Supplementary notes

¹ Full-time employees in the production and service industries; excluding special payments. 

² Between 2021 and 2022: break in the time series. From 2022 onwards: based on earnings survey.

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