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Firefighter: Finland vs Germany

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 14% more

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Finland

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$40,529

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ37,287

per year

PPP Adjusted

$57,662

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,904

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 40%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$46,083

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ42,396

per year

PPP Adjusted

$66,594

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,014

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
$40.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$46.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
$57.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$66.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
6,904
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
8,014

Key Takeaways

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    Firefighters in Germany earn 14% more than in Finland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Germany actually leads by 15%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter's salary buys 1.2x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Firefighters more: Finland or Germany?โ–พ

Germany pays Firefighters an estimated $46,083 USD per year, which is 14% more than Finland's estimated $40,529 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Firefighter in Finland vs Germany?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $57,662 USD in Finland and $66,594 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Firefighters?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter in Finland can buy about 6,904 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 8,014 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index