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Radiologist Salary in Germany

The Germany median is $464,360 per year, with observed city pay up to Munich at $347,109.

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Radiologist pay in Germany: Munich leads, Düsseldorf trails

The Germany national median for a radiologist is 400.000 € a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 262.000 € in Düsseldorf to 299.000 € in Munich (1.1×).

Radiologists interpret medical images to diagnose and guide treatment of disease. Common screening skills include Imaging, Diagnosis, Anatomy, and Attention.

A modeled national band runs about 263.200 €–567.200 € around that midpoint. EU Blue Card thresholds and recognised qualifications sit behind several top rows. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every German city.

Munich sits -25% vs the national median; Düsseldorf sits -34%. Relocating inside Germany for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Germany shows about 2.2% CPI in 2025. A radiologist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Radiologist pay data in Germany

Start with the national median (400.000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Germany hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 263.200 € (10th) → 400.000 € (median) → 567.200 € (90th). Munich’s observed median is 299.000 €, with a local band about 212.000 €–423.000 €. If an offer is “at the Germany median” but the job is in Munich, you may still be under local market.

National median
$464,360
per year
Monthly (national)
$38,658
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$347,109
Munich, DE
Hourly (national)
$223.25
varies by city

Radiologist salary by city in Germany

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Munich, DE$347,109
Frankfurt, DE$332,017
Hamburg, DE$327,374
Berlin, DE$321,569
Cologne, DE$306,477
Düsseldorf, DE$304,156

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologist make in Germany?
The national median is about 400.000 € per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about 262.000 € to 299.000 €.
Which Germany city pays radiologists the most?
Munich, DE leads observed metros at about 299.000 € per year (-25% vs national).
Which Germany city pays radiologists the least?
Among observed cities, Düsseldorf, DE is on the lower end at about 262.000 € per year.
How many Germany cities have radiologist salary data?
6 metros list observed radiologist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is radiologist in demand in Germany?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows German industry mix.