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German Official Salaries and Income Levels

This article details the salaries of various German officials, including the president, chancellor, military personnel, judges, mayors, and members of parliament. It also provides income data for different socioeconomic groups in Germany.

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How much do the mayors of major German cities earn?: Members of the Bundestag (German Parliament) currently receive €11,227 monthly, and may earn additional income from outside employment.
What are the salary ranges for different income groups in Germany?: Federal judges and those in the Federal Constitutional Court earn €16,084 monthly. These salaries were recently increased, alongside those of other government officials.
What are the salaries of judges, mayors, and members of parliament?: Mayors' salaries vary by city size. Munich's mayor earns €14,785 monthly, while Berlin and Hamburg's mayors likely earn more due to their larger size and federal status.
How much do the German President, Chancellor, and military officials earn?: The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, earns €23,003 per month, while the Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, receives a total of €32,788 monthly including allowances. A General-Major in the Bundeswehr earns €11,947, and a Lieutenant-General earns €13,294.
How much do German MPs earn, and are they allowed to supplement their income?: In Germany, those earning less than €1,884 monthly before taxes are considered low-income. Half the working population earns €3,444 or more, placing them in the middle class. 10% earn above €8,736, contributing 57% to income tax revenue.

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