Lawyer Salary in Germany
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Germany median is $151,690 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$151,690
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,660
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$151,690
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$72.93
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in Germany
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart, DE | $151,690 | $12,660 | 0% |
| Essen, DE | $151,690 | $12,660 | 0% |
| Dortmund, DE | $151,690 | $12,660 | 0% |
| Dresden, DE | $151,690 | $12,660 | 0% |
| Bremen, DE | $151,690 | $12,660 | 0% |
| Nuremberg, DE | $151,690 | $12,660 | 0% |
| Munich, DE | $115,193 | $9,580 | -24% |
| Frankfurt, DE | $111,429 | $9,238 | -27% |
| Hamburg, DE | $107,665 | $9,010 | -29% |
| Berlin, DE | $103,902 | $8,668 | -32% |
| Düsseldorf, DE | $101,963 | $8,554 | -33% |
| Cologne, DE | $100,024 | $8,326 | -34% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in Germany?
- The national median lawyer salary in Germany is about 133.000 € per year (11.100 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 87.700 € to 133.000 €.
- Which Germany city pays lawyers the most?
- Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 133.000 € per year.
- Which Germany city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 87.700 € per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Germany?
- Across Germany cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about 58.200 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 206.200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Germany cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
- Is lawyer 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 Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.