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Hamburg flag Hamburg vs Berlin flag Berlin

Side-by-side wage comparison within Germany.

Hamburg flag

Hamburg

Minimum Wage

€13.90 /hr

$16.19 USD

Avg. gross salary

€4,800 /mo

Berlin flag

Berlin

Minimum Wage

€13.90 /hr

$16.19 USD

Avg. gross salary

€4,000 /mo

Hamburg and Berlin share the same minimum wage of €13.90 per hour. Average gross salaries are 20% higher in Hamburg at €4,800/mo. Hamburg's economy centers on port and logistics and aerospace (airbus), while Berlin is driven by technology and startups and tourism and hospitality.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Hamburg and Berlin
Metric Hamburg Berlin
Minimum wage /hr €13.90 $16.19 €13.90 $16.19
Minimum wage /mo €2,408.67 /mo $2,805.02 €2,408.67 /mo $2,805.02
Minimum wage /yr €28,904 /yr $33,660.18 €28,904 /yr $33,660.18
Avg. gross salary /mo €4,800 /mo $5,589.85 €4,000 /mo $4,658.20
Median individual income /yr €54,324 /yr $63,263.07 €50,376 /yr $58,665.42

Percentage differences compare Hamburg to Berlin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Hamburg compare to Berlin?

Hamburg: €13.90/hr ($16.19 USD). Berlin: €13.90/hr ($16.19 USD).

What is the average salary in Hamburg vs Berlin?

Hamburg: €4,800/mo. Berlin: €4,000/mo.