Overview

• The Institute of the German Economy (IW Köln) has launched an income comparison tool based on 2022 data from the EU-SILC survey.
• The median net household income in Germany is 2,312 euros per month, with only 4% of the population earning more than 250% of this figure, classifying them as relatively wealthy.
• The tool defines the middle class as earning between 80% and 150% of the median income, with thresholds varying by household composition.
• Significant income disparities are highlighted across demographics, with men, homeowners, and residents of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg earning more than others.
• Users can compare their income against specific demographic groups, with filters for factors like gender, education, region, and heating methods.