Income Distribution 2026Income Percentile Calculator
Find out where your salary ranks compared to others in Germany. Enter your annual gross salary to see your percentile.
Enter your gross (before tax) annual salary in Germany
Enter your salary above to see where you rank among workers in Germany.
Income Distribution in Germany
Annual gross salary thresholds by percentile
Key Income Statistics
Median Salary
44.000 €
50% earn more, 50% earn less
Top 10% Threshold
80.000 €
Required to join high earners
Top 1% Threshold
165.000 €
Elite earner status
Understanding Income Percentiles
An income percentile tells you what percentage of the population earns less than you. For example, if you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in Germany.
50th Percentile (Median)
The middle point where half earn more and half earn less.
90th Percentile
You earn more than 9 out of 10 workers.
Note: These figures are based on gross annual salaries and represent full-time workers. Part-time workers and self-employed may have different distributions.
Calculate Your Take-Home Pay
Now that you know your percentile, see exactly how much you'll earn after taxes in Germany.