Expected starting salary after university graduation in Germany 2024, by gender

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 11, 2025

In 2024, female university graduates expected to earn an average starting salary of 41,600 euros per year, whereas male graduates expected 45,900 euros per year. Globally, Germany was among the ten leading countries with smaller pay inequalities.

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Release date

May 2024

Region

Germany

Survey time period

2024

Number of respondents

Over 2,000 students

Method of interview

Online survey

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