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Veterinarian Salary in Germany

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Germany median is $175,641 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$175,641
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,599
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$175,641
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$84.44
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$175,641
Essen, DE$175,641
Dortmund, DE$175,641
Dresden, DE$175,641
Bremen, DE$175,641
Nuremberg, DE$175,641
Munich, DE$131,160
Hamburg, DE$127,739
Frankfurt, DE$126,598
Berlin, DE$119,755
Cologne, DE$117,474
Düsseldorf, DE$115,193

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Germany?
The national median veterinarian salary in Germany is about 154.000 € per year (12.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 101.000 € to 154.000 €.
Which Germany city pays veterinarians the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 154.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Düsseldorf, DE is on the lower end at about 101.000 € per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about 71.700 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 209.900 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is veterinarian in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.