Germany vs United States: Annual net earnings
Germany
35,405
in 2025
United States
34,012
in 2023
Germany rank
8th
United States rank
10th
Annual net earnings over time
- Germany
- United States
How they compare
Germany currently reports 35,405 against 34,012 in United States, a difference of 1,393.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 8th and United States ranks 10th of 44 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,920 | 17,876 | 5,044 | Germany |
| 2010s | 27,869 | 22,821 | 5,048 | Germany |
| 2020s | 33,202 | 31,088 | 2,113 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual net earnings, Germany or United States?
- Germany, at 35,405 against 34,012 in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in annual net earnings between Germany and United States?
- 1,393, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Germany and United States rank globally for annual net earnings?
- Germany ranks 8th and United States ranks 10th of 44 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Annual net earnings. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.