German Clergy Salaries

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According to OOgle AI:
Many Catholic priests and bishops in Germany receive a salary or, more accurately, compensation from the state (individual German states, or
Länder), rather than solely from church collections.
Salary Amount: The average salary for a priest in Germany is around €50,144 per year. High-ranking officials like cardinals can have salaries of approximately €16,000 a month (roughly $16,000-$17,000).