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Surgeon Salary in Germany

The Germany median is $457,394 per year, with observed city pay up to Munich at $350,592.

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Surgeon pay in Germany: Munich leads, Cologne trails

The Germany national median for a surgeon is 394.000 € a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 261.000 € in Cologne to 302.000 € in Munich (1.2×).

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Common screening skills include Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, and Precision.

A modeled national band runs about 252.200 €–567.400 € around that midpoint. EU Blue Card thresholds and recognised qualifications sit behind several top rows. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every German city.

Munich sits -23% vs the national median; Cologne 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 surgeon 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 Surgeon pay data in Germany

Start with the national median (394.000 €), 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: 252.200 € (10th) → 394.000 € (median) → 567.400 € (90th). Munich’s observed median is 302.000 €, with a local band about 214.000 €–428.000 €. If an offer is “at the Germany median” but the job is in Munich, you may still be under local market.

National median
$457,394
per year
Monthly (national)
$38,078
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$350,592
Munich, DE
Hourly (national)
$219.90
varies by city

Surgeon 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$350,592
Frankfurt, DE$329,695
Düsseldorf, DE$316,926
Hamburg, DE$315,765
Berlin, DE$313,443
Cologne, DE$302,995

Surgeon salary in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Germany?
The national median is about 394.000 € per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about 261.000 € to 302.000 €.
Which Germany city pays surgeons the most?
Munich, DE leads observed metros at about 302.000 € per year (-23% vs national).
Which Germany city pays surgeons the least?
Among observed cities, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 261.000 € per year.
How many Germany cities have surgeon salary data?
6 metros list observed surgeon percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is surgeon in demand in Germany?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows German industry mix.