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Photographer Salary in Germany

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Germany median is $88,733 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$88,733
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,413
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$88,733
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$42.66
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$88,733
Essen, DE$88,733
Dortmund, DE$88,733
Dresden, DE$88,733
Bremen, DE$88,733
Nuremberg, DE$88,733
Munich, DE$67,861
Frankfurt, DE$64,668
Hamburg, DE$63,413
Berlin, DE$60,106
Cologne, DE$58,623
Düsseldorf, DE$58,281

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Germany?
The national median photographer salary in Germany is about 77.800 € per year (6.500 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 51.100 € to 77.800 €.
Which Germany city pays photographers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 77.800 € per year.
Which Germany city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Düsseldorf, DE is on the lower end at about 51.100 € per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about 29.900 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 116.300 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is photographer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.