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Here you will find all the essential information about the Salary of Doctor in Germany.
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.
Doctor Salary in Germany and Collective Agreements
The salary of 'Assistenzärzte' or a PG in Germany is usually determined through collective bargaining agreements. The two most common agreements are the "Tarifvertrag für kommunale Krankenhäuser" (TV-Ärzte VKA) and the "Tarifvertrag der Unikliniken" (TV Ärzte TdL). You can read more about the growth of doctor salary in Germany here.
What is the Tarifvertrag für Universitätskliniken (TV Ärzte TdL)
The Tarifvertrag for university hospitals outlines the salary scale for a PG in Germany based on years of experience.
What is the Tarifvertrag für kommunale Krankenhäuser (TV-Ärzte VKA)
The Tarifvertrag for municipal hospitals defines the salary structure for a PG in Germany. The entry-level salary of a doctor in Germany and it's growth over the years can be read in detail here.
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.Â
| 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 ExperienceÂ
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:Â
| 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 € |
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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 € |
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Who Earns the Highest Salary in Germany?Â
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
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Broken down by occupational groups, the following picture emerges:Â
| 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 € |
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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.+
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