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Surgeon Salary in Germany

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The Germany median is $449,366 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$449,366
per year
Monthly (national)
$37,409
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$449,366
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$216.04
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$449,366
Essen, DE$449,366
Dortmund, DE$449,366
Dresden, DE$449,366
Bremen, DE$449,366
Nuremberg, DE$449,366
Munich, DE$344,438
Frankfurt, DE$323,909
Düsseldorf, DE$311,363
Hamburg, DE$310,223
Berlin, DE$307,941
Cologne, DE$297,677

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Germany?
The national median surgeon salary in Germany is about 394.000 € per year (32.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 261.000 € to 394.000 €.
Which Germany city pays surgeons the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 394.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 261.000 € per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about 185.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 567.400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is surgeon in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.