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bookkeeper: salary in Germany

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “bookkeeper” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

42,000 €

Median annual salary · 592 ads with stated salary

592

ads with stated salary

32,680 € – 50,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

592

ads with stated salary

32,680 € – 50,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Berlin	60	35,775 € – 49,193 €	43,000 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Staffing & Recruiting	82	36,690 € – 52,062 €	46,600 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Netherlands	544	45,284 € – 78,135 €	58,971 €
Austria	1,141	36,050 € – 49,000 €	42,000 €
France	87	29,000 € – 55,500 €	40,000 €
Canada	60	33,652 € – 47,233 €	39,521 €
Czechia	67	15,104 € – 18,450 €	16,482 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a bookkeeper earn in Germany?

The median across 592 active job ads with stated pay is €42,000 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €32,680–50,000.

Where does a bookkeeper get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Berlin leads with a median of €43,000 (60 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

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Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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