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Germany salary by age, 50 or older

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

50 or older in Germany earn a median of about €58,517. The top 10% earn at least €109,011.

What is the median salary for 50 or older in Germany?
About €58,517 (Destatis Verdiensterhebung 2025 (Vollzeit Bruttojahresverdienst) + Eurostat SES 2022 Alter).
What do the top 10% / 25% earn at 50 or older in Germany?
Top 10% earn at least €109,011; top 25% at least €86,327.
What do the bottom 10% / 25% earn at 50 or older in Germany?
Bottom 10% earn at most €36,613; bottom 25% at most €43,652.

In Germany, 50 or older have a median annual salary of about €58,517. The top 10% earn at least €109,011, top 25% at least €86,327; the bottom 25% earn at most €43,652. 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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