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Graphic Designer Salary in Germany

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The Germany median is $95,804 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$95,804
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,984
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$95,804
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$46.05
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$95,804
Essen, DE$95,804
Dortmund, DE$95,804
Dresden, DE$95,804
Bremen, DE$95,804
Nuremberg, DE$95,804
Munich, DE$72,651
Frankfurt, DE$69,116
Hamburg, DE$67,291
Berlin, DE$65,694
Düsseldorf, DE$65,466
Cologne, DE$62,615

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in Germany?
The national median graphic designer salary in Germany is about 84.000 € per year (7.000 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 54.900 € to 84.000 €.
Which Germany city pays graphic designers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 84.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 54.900 € per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about 32.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 119.100 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is graphic designer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.