The salary for nurses and healthcare workers is regulated by collective agreements in Germany. Which pay scale group you belong to depends primarily on your qualifications and your professional practice. The more professional experience you can show, the higher the wage level in which you are placed. Ultimately, this means that full-time nurses and healthcare professionals start with an entry level salary of 2200-3200 euros gross per month. There are also bonuses for night, weekend and holiday shifts. Which leads to a net salary of at least 1500 to 2200 Euro per month.