How much does a physiotherapist earn?
Physiotherapists treat movement and functional disorders with exercise therapy, manual techniques and physical modalities – in practices, hospitals, rehab and sports. Training is usually a three-year school-based programme with practical placements; bachelor programmes are also increasingly available. Gross pay depends on region, collective agreements (e.g. TVöD), employer and specialisation. As a guide, qualified physiotherapists in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,100–€3,700 gross per month; in training around €900–€1,200 is typical where a training allowance is paid.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. Actual pay depends on employer, region, collective agreement, experience, specialisation and working-time model and is not a guarantee. The training column refers to school-based training phases with an allowance or typical internship/training pay – a training allowance is not paid everywhere.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
Physiotherapists work in practices, hospitals, rehab facilities, care homes and sports. Everyday work combines assessment, individual therapy, guidance on self-exercises and close coordination with the multiprofessional team – focusing on movement, pain reduction and functional ability.
- Welcome patients, take history and findings, and agree therapy goals together.
- Plan and deliver exercise therapy, manual techniques and physical modalities individually.
- Teach home exercise programmes, document progress and adjust treatment plans.
- Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapy, nursing and rehab in a multiprofessional team.
- Support prevention, training and advice on posture, load and mobility.
- Keep careful documentation and billing in practices, hospitals, rehab or sports settings.
