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Corporate Attorney Salary in Germany

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. The Germany median is $271,445 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$271,445
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,582
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$271,445
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$130.50
varies by city

Corporate Attorney salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$271,445
Essen, DE$271,445
Dortmund, DE$271,445
Dresden, DE$271,445
Bremen, DE$271,445
Nuremberg, DE$271,445
Munich, DE$199,592
Frankfurt, DE$196,170
Hamburg, DE$195,030
Berlin, DE$184,765
Düsseldorf, DE$184,765
Cologne, DE$182,484

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in Germany?
The national median corporate attorney salary in Germany is about 238.000 € per year (19.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 160.000 € to 238.000 €.
Which Germany city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 238.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 160.000 € per year for a corporate attorney.
What is the typical salary range for a corporate attorney in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, corporate attorney pay commonly spans from about 95.800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 382.000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have corporate attorney salary data?
Pay by Role publishes corporate attorney pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is corporate attorney in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Paralegal.