Salary of Doctor in Germany in 2024- How Much do Doctors in Germany Earn?

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Here you will find all the essential information about the Salary of Doctor in Germany in 2024.

The information about the salary of doctor in Germany is based on the the salary report by Stepstone which is an extensive salary database in Germany, containing information on salaries according to various categories such as location, occupational group, industry, and work experience. Here, you will find information about doctor salary in Germany by specialty, by state, and how the salary of doctors in Germany compares to other professions.

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Doctor Salary in Germany and Collective Agreements

Everything related to doctors' salaries and collective agreements, including information on earning opportunities for employed doctors in hospitals, practices, and medical care centers, can be found in this blog post- Growth in Doctors salary in Germany.

Doctor Salary in Germany by State

The gross median salary or the salary BEFORE tax for all doctors after MBBS in Germany remains the same, ie. 94,750 euros, and the gross average salary is 107,250 euros. However, this determined gross median salary varies depending on the federal state. Doctors in Brandenburg earn the most with 109,750 euros, while those in Bremen earn the least with 87,500 euros.

Federal State	Gross Median Salary
Brandenburg	109,750 €
Saxony-Anhalt	105,500 €
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania	99,750 €
Lower Saxony	97,250 €
North Rhine-Westphalia	96,750 €
Schleswig-Holstein	96,250 €
Saxony	96,000 €
Thuringia	95,500 €
Saarland	95,250 €
Baden-Württemberg	94,000 €
Hesse	93,000 €
Rhineland-Palatinate	92,250 €
Bavaria	90,750 €
Berlin	89,250 €
Hamburg	89,250 €
Bremen	87,500 €

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Doctor Salary in Germany by Gender, Responsibility, and Industry

The gross median salary of doctors in Germany also varies by gender, responsibility, and industry. On average, male doctors earn 105,000 euros, while female doctors earn only 76,500 euros. This results in an average gender pay gap of 28,500 euros. Looking at salary differences based on responsibility, there is an even more significant disparity: doctors with managerial responsibilities earn an average of 120,000 euros, while those without managerial responsibilities earn only 75,000 euros, resulting in a salary difference of a whopping 45,000 euros. The salary difference by industry is not as pronounced. Doctors in the public sector and associations earn an average of 113,000 euros, while those in health and social services earn only 95,750 euros, corresponding to a salary difference of 17,250 euros.

Earnings of Doctors in Germany - Work Experience

The average salary of doctors in Germany increases with work experience.

Examining the development of the gross median salary throughout their careers, the following picture emerges:

Work Experience	Gross Median Salary
< 1 year	60,000 €
1 – 2 years	60,000 €
3 – 5 years	74,000 €
6 – 10 years	96,000 €
> 10 years	120,000 €

Salary of Doctor after MBBS in Germany - Job Title

The average salary of doctors also varies by job title. Here are the differences in earnings:

Job Title	Gross Median Salary
Senior Physician	125,000 €
Specialist	94,500 €
Doctor	86,500 €
Dentist	62,500 €
Assistant Doctor	60,750 €

Who Gets the Highest Salary in Germany?

With a gross median salary of 94,750 euros, doctors earn significantly the most, placing them at the top of the salary rankings in Germany. For comparison:

The industries with the highest salaries are:

Banking: 63,250 euros
Aerospace: 57,750 euros
Pharma: 57,250 euros
Science and Research: 57,000 euros
Insurance: 56,000 euros

The industries with the lowest salaries are:

Transport and Logistics: 38,500 euros
Craft Trades: 38,500 euros
Leisure, Tourism, Culture, and Sports: 38,000 euros
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing, Horticulture: 36,000 euros
Hotel, Gastronomy, and Catering: 35,000 euros

Broken down by occupational groups, the following picture emerges:

Occupational Group	All Employees	Without Academic Education	With Academic Education
Doctors	94,750 €	–	94,750 €
Banking, Finance, and Insurance	57,000 €	52,000 €	65,500 €
Consulting	54,000 €	50,000 €	58,000 €
Gastronomy and Hospitality	35,500 €	35,000 €	40,000 €
Health and Social Services	39,000 €	38,500 €	45,000 €
Wholesale and Retail Trade	35,750 €	35,000 €	50,000 €
Craft Trades	40,250 €	40,000 €	42,750 €
Engineering	56,000 €	50,000 €	63,000 €
Information Technology (IT)	54,000 €	50,000 €	61,500 €
Logistics	38,000 €	37,000 €	55,500 €
Marketing and PR	50,000 €	45,000 €	53,250 €
Human Resources	45,500 €	43,250 €	51,250 €
Sales	43,000 €	40,750 €	52,250 €

Methodology

All salary data have been rounded to the nearest 250.00 euros and represent the median salary level in 2024. The data includes gross annual salary, including bonuses, commissions, premiums, etc. The evaluations are based exclusively on data from full-time employees, with 65 percent of the data from men and 30 percent from women. Of the employees surveyed, 31 percent have managerial responsibilities. The information is thus representative of the working population at both federal and state levels.+

That's it. Now you know everything you need to about the Salary of a Doctor in Germany in 2024!

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