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Registered Nurse Salary in Germany

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Germany median is $79,152 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$79,152
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,615
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$79,152
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$38.06
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$79,152
Essen, DE$79,152
Dortmund, DE$79,152
Dresden, DE$79,152
Bremen, DE$79,152
Nuremberg, DE$79,152
Munich, DE$59,878
Frankfurt, DE$57,939
Hamburg, DE$56,000
Berlin, DE$53,947
Düsseldorf, DE$53,034
Cologne, DE$52,008

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Germany?
The national median registered nurse salary in Germany is about 69.400 € per year (5.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 45.600 € to 69.400 €.
Which Germany city pays registered nurses the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 69.400 € per year.
Which Germany city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 45.600 € per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about 30.300 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 92.300 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is registered nurse 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 Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.