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Professor Salary in Germany

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Germany median is $156,252 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$156,252
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,002
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$156,252
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$75.13
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$156,252
Essen, DE$156,252
Dortmund, DE$156,252
Dresden, DE$156,252
Bremen, DE$156,252
Nuremberg, DE$156,252
Munich, DE$116,333
Frankfurt, DE$116,333
Berlin, DE$108,920
Hamburg, DE$107,323
Düsseldorf, DE$105,156
Cologne, DE$100,024

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Germany?
The national median professor salary in Germany is about 137.000 € per year (11.400 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 87.700 € to 137.000 €.
Which Germany city pays professors the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 137.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 87.700 € per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 66.100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 197.300 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is professor in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.