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Physician Salary in Germany

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The Germany median is $172,219 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$172,219
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,371
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$172,219
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$82.80
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$172,219
Essen, DE$172,219
Dortmund, DE$172,219
Dresden, DE$172,219
Bremen, DE$172,219
Nuremberg, DE$172,219
Munich, DE$130,020
Frankfurt, DE$126,598
Hamburg, DE$122,036
Berlin, DE$117,474
Düsseldorf, DE$115,193
Cologne, DE$113,368

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Germany?
The national median physician salary in Germany is about 151.000 € per year (12.600 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 99.400 € to 151.000 €.
Which Germany city pays physicians the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 151.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 99.400 € per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about 66.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 217.400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is physician in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.