In 2024, men earned a higher median salary (€4,138) than women (€3,793). This was due to different occupations and industries as well as gaps caused e.g., by parental leave. However, the gender pay gap decreased slightly by €21 over 2023 and now comes to €346 per month.
Median salaries rise in 2024, says Federal Employment Agency
Full-time employees in Hamburg earned the highest average gross monthly salary of €4,527 followed by the states of Baden-Württemberg and Hesse in 2024. Across Germany, the median income came to €4,013. This amounted to a 5.7 per cent rise or €218 over the previous year due mainly to higher collective wage agreements, according to the Federal Employment Agency.
Smaller gender pay gap
Impact of higher qualifications
Educational qualifications have a significant impact on income. Academics earned a median of €5,916 while employees with a recognised professional qualification earned €3,870. People who did not have a professional qualification earned €2,987. Age and professional experience also impact salary. People under 25 years earned €3,016 on average compared to €4,079 for 25 to 55-year-olds and €4,165 for over 55-year-olds.
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