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Germany salary by age, ages 30-49

Based on Destatis Verdiensterhebung 2025 (Vollzeit Bruttojahresverdienst) + Eurostat SES 2022 Alter

ages 30-49 in Germany earn a median of about €56,996. The top 10% earn at least €106,177.

What is the median salary for ages 30-49 in Germany?
About €56,996 (Destatis Verdiensterhebung 2025 (Vollzeit Bruttojahresverdienst) + Eurostat SES 2022 Alter).
What do the top 10% / 25% earn at ages 30-49 in Germany?
Top 10% earn at least €106,177; top 25% at least €84,083.
What do the bottom 10% / 25% earn at ages 30-49 in Germany?
Bottom 10% earn at most €35,661; bottom 25% at most €42,517.

In Germany, ages 30-49 have a median annual salary of about €56,996. The top 10% earn at least €106,177, top 25% at least €84,083; the bottom 25% earn at most €42,517. Figures are gross (pre-tax) annual pay. Source: Destatis Verdiensterhebung 2025 (Vollzeit Bruttojahresverdienst) + Eurostat SES 2022 Alter.

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Figures are gross (pre-tax) annual pay.

Data Sources
Destatis Verdiensterhebung 2025 (Vollzeit Bruttojahresverdienst) + Eurostat SES 2022 Alter
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