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Psychologist Salary in Germany

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The Germany median is $158,533 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$158,533
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,230
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,533
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$76.22
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$158,533
Essen, DE$158,533
Dortmund, DE$158,533
Dresden, DE$158,533
Bremen, DE$158,533
Nuremberg, DE$158,533
Munich, DE$119,755
Frankfurt, DE$118,614
Hamburg, DE$112,228
Düsseldorf, DE$109,604
Berlin, DE$106,183
Cologne, DE$105,498

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Germany?
The national median psychologist salary in Germany is about 139.000 € per year (11.600 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 92.500 € to 139.000 €.
Which Germany city pays psychologists the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 139.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 92.500 € per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about 65.400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 192.500 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is psychologist in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.