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Teacher Salary in Germany

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Germany median is $92,611 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$92,611
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,756
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$92,611
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$44.53
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$92,611
Essen, DE$92,611
Dortmund, DE$92,611
Dresden, DE$92,611
Bremen, DE$92,611
Nuremberg, DE$92,611
Munich, DE$70,028
Frankfurt, DE$66,949
Berlin, DE$64,097
Hamburg, DE$63,983
Cologne, DE$62,501
Düsseldorf, DE$60,448

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Related Education salaries in Germany

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Germany?
The national median teacher salary in Germany is about 81.200 € per year (6.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 53.000 € to 81.200 €.
Which Germany city pays teachers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 81.200 € per year.
Which Germany city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Düsseldorf, DE is on the lower end at about 53.000 € per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 40.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 108.000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is teacher in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.