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Nurse salary in Hamburg: can you afford rent?
A Nurse in Hamburg typically earns €32,000–€61,000/year, with a median around €43,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Nurse salary of €43,000/year, spending on median Hamburg rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 40% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a stretch burden.
Nurse salary range in Hamburg
€32,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€43,000
Typical
median estimate
€61,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Hamburg.
How much rent can a Nurse afford?
Rent landscape in Hamburg
€900
Budget
cheapest 10%
€1,450
Median
most common
€2,300
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. Destatis EVS 2023 + Mietspiegel Hamburg 2023 · 2023–2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Nurse earn in Hamburg?
A Nurse in Hamburg typically earns between €32,000 and €61,000/year, with a median around €43,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Nurse afford to live in Hamburg?
At a typical Nurse salary of €43,000/year, median Hamburg rent (€1,450/month) takes up 40% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Hamburg start around €900/month.
How much rent can a Nurse afford in Hamburg?
On a median Nurse salary of €43,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €1,075/month. Compared to Hamburg's median rent of €1,450/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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