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domestic housekeeper: salary in Germany

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

30,050 €

Median annual salary · 236 ads with stated salary

236

ads with stated salary

24,080 € – 35,604 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

236

ads with stated salary

24,080 € – 35,604 €

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	51	11,796 € – 34,267 €	24,080 €

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
Social Services	47	26,714 € – 35,737 €	32,028 €
Healthcare, Nursing & Life Sciences	44	24,740 € – 33,616 €	30,696 €

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
Austria	95	28,364 € – 35,987 €	31,850 €
Netherlands	979	28,380 € – 30,020 €	28,380 €
United States	33	26,608 € – 28,174 €	28,174 €
France	319	20,640 € – 23,478 €	21,500 €
Spain	30	17,094 € – 20,562 €	19,005 €

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

Frequently asked questions

What does a domestic housekeeper earn in Germany?

The median across 236 active job ads with stated pay is €30,050 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €24,080–35,604.

Where does a domestic housekeeper get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Berlin leads with a median of €24,080 (51 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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