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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Germany 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Germany?


Average Monthly Salary
2,630 EUR
( 31,500 EUR yearly)

LOW
960
EUR
AVERAGE
2,630
EUR
HIGH
7,090
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany typically earns around 2,630 EUR. Salaries range from 960 EUR (lowest average) to 7,090 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Germany exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager3,990 EUR
All Rounder1,470 EUR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper1,140 EUR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller2,110 EUR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director4,500 EUR
Assistant Hospitality Manager5,120 EUR
Assistant Storekeeper1,010 EUR
Assistant Tour Manager2,260 EUR
Baker and Pastrycook1,330 EUR
Bakery Manager2,690 EUR
Bakery Superintendent1,870 EUR
Banquet Captain1,450 EUR
Banquet Manager1,950 EUR
Banquet Server1,170 EUR
Bar Attendant1,200 EUR
Bar Manager2,430 EUR
Bar Supervisor1,640 EUR
Barista1,520 EUR
Bartender1,390 EUR
Bellman1,180 EUR
Beverage Manager2,780 EUR
Bistro Attendant1,180 EUR
Buffet Chef2,250 EUR
Buffet Host1,220 EUR
Buffet Manager2,680 EUR
Butcher and Slaughterer990 EUR
Cafeteria Assistant1,300 EUR
Cafeteria Manager2,210 EUR
Cafeteria Supervisor1,730 EUR
Cake Decorator1,440 EUR
Casino Shift Manager3,960 EUR
Chain Store Customer Support1,850 EUR
Chef2,370 EUR
Chef De Cuisine3,340 EUR
Club Manager4,190 EUR
Cluster Director5,280 EUR
Cluster Revenue Manager4,480 EUR
Cocktail Server1,230 EUR
Coffee Shop Manager4,210 EUR
Concierge1,140 EUR
Confectionery Baker1,330 EUR
Conference and Sales Coordinator2,090 EUR
Conference Services Manager2,760 EUR
Cook2,070 EUR
Corporate Sous Chef3,380 EUR
Corporate Travel Consultant3,240 EUR
Croupier1,560 EUR
Culinary Assistant1,100 EUR
Culinary Associate1,080 EUR
Culinary Tour Guide2,880 EUR
Demi Chef2,270 EUR
Dietary Aide2,350 EUR
Dining Room Supervisor2,070 EUR
Dishwasher910 EUR
Duty Manager2,890 EUR
Events Coordinator1,740 EUR
Executive Chef2,650 EUR
Executive Pastry Chef2,090 EUR
Fast Food Cook1,920 EUR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor2,060 EUR
Fine Dining Cook3,320 EUR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef3,240 EUR
Fleet Manager5,670 EUR
Food and Beverage Manager4,290 EUR
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst2,900 EUR
Food Consultant3,460 EUR
Food Photographer2,470 EUR
Food Policy Analyst3,250 EUR
Food Safety Auditor2,970 EUR
Food Safety Compliance Manager3,380 EUR
Food Safety Coordinator2,770 EUR
Food Server1,190 EUR
Food Service Director4,400 EUR
Food Service Manager4,710 EUR
Food Service Sales2,790 EUR
Food Service Worker1,130 EUR
Food Stylist1,850 EUR
Food Sustainability Consultant3,540 EUR
Front Desk Agent1,310 EUR
Front Desk Clerk1,340 EUR
Front Office Manager2,530 EUR
Gastronomy Consultant2,700 EUR
Guest Service Executive3,980 EUR
Guest Service Representative1,500 EUR
Head Chef 2,680 EUR
Head Concierge1,770 EUR
Hospitality Director6,550 EUR
Hospitality Technology Specialist2,770 EUR
Hostess / Host1,310 EUR
Hotel Desk Clerk1,280 EUR
Hotel Maid1,020 EUR
Hotel Manager6,300 EUR
Hotel Revenue Manager3,840 EUR
Hotel Sales Manager4,860 EUR
Hotel Service Supervisor3,850 EUR
Hotel Staff1,280 EUR
Inventory Coordinator1,480 EUR
Kitchen Manager2,290 EUR
Kitchen Staff1,240 EUR
Kitchen Supervisor1,950 EUR
Line Cook2,030 EUR
Luggage Porter1,010 EUR
Molecular Gastronomist3,470 EUR
Motel Manager3,640 EUR
Pastry Chef1,940 EUR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant1,210 EUR
Personal Chef2,830 EUR
Production Operator1,980 EUR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator2,170 EUR
Receptionist1,320 EUR
Regional Restaurant Manager5,440 EUR
Restaurant Manager4,550 EUR
Restaurant Server1,130 EUR
Room Reservations Manager4,410 EUR
Room Service Manager4,110 EUR
Sous Chef2,490 EUR
Special Events Coordinator2,740 EUR
Supervisor of Food Services2,970 EUR
Sustainable Catering Coordinator2,690 EUR
Sustainable Tourism Consultant2,840 EUR
Tour Consultant3,340 EUR
Tour Guide2,140 EUR
Tour Manager3,060 EUR
Travel Agent2,420 EUR
Travel Consultant3,200 EUR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist2,640 EUR
Waiter / Waitress1,190 EUR
Wedding Planner3,660 EUR


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Germany

Median and salary distribution Germany Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,550 EUR or more
10% of people earn
2,910 to 3,550 EUR
20% of people earn
1,510 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,510 to 2,910 EUR
Minimum Salary
960 EUR
Median
2,470 EUR
Maximum
7,090 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany range from 960 EUR (starting average salary) to 7,090 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 2,470 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Germany earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany earn less than 1,900 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 3,190 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,510 EUR to 2,910 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,510 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 2,910 EUR to 3,550 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,550 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Germany costs anywhere from 19,100 EUR to 57,400 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Germany

Salary comparison by gender Germany Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
2,700 EUR
Female-6%
2,550 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Germany for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Germany

How much are annual salary increments in Germany for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Germany Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Germany / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Germany
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Germany is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Germany

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Germany Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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66% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 34% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Germany


15 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany is 15 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany is 6 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Berlin2,990 EUR
Bremen2,590 EUR
Dortmund2,530 EUR
Dresden2,440 EUR
Dusseldorf2,750 EUR
Essen2,640 EUR
Frankfurt2,790 EUR
Hamburg2,940 EUR
Hannover2,380 EUR
Koln2,840 EUR
Leipzig2,490 EUR
Munchen2,890 EUR
Nurnberg2,340 EUR
Stuttgart2,690 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Germany is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
3,740 EUR
Public Sector+5%
3,910 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,470 EUR and 3,190 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Germany ranges from 960 EUR to 1,900 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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