Mechanical Engineer Salary by Country
Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+10%
projected growth
Category
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $112,000 | $9,300 |
 United Kingdom | $114,861 | $9,639 |
 Canada | $99,540 | $8,330 |
 Australia | $117,281 | $9,785 |
 Germany | $125,458 | $10,493 |
 France | $117,474 | $9,809 |
 Netherlands | $131,160 | $10,949 |
 Switzerland | $133,450 | $11,121 |
 Singapore | $73,117 | $6,112 |
 India | $16,860 | $1,405 |
 Japan | $62,330 | $5,194 |
 South Korea | $54,818 | $4,568 |
 Poland | $57,596 | $4,813 |
 Brazil | $34,040 | $2,837 |
 United Arab Emirates | $96,664 | $8,060 |
 Mexico | $33,516 | $2,792 |
 Ireland | $135,722 | $11,291 |
 Spain | $79,951 | $6,615 |
 Italy | $79,609 | $6,615 |
 Sweden | $96,527 | $8,041 |
 Norway | $129,873 | $10,819 |
 Denmark | $147,681 | $12,307 |
 Belgium | $128,879 | $10,721 |
 Austria | $115,193 | $9,580 |
 Portugal | $82,460 | $6,843 |
 Finland | $96,945 | $8,098 |
 China | $81,711 | $6,814 |
 Hong Kong | $111,611 | $9,299 |
 New Zealand | $111,698 | $9,327 |
 Indonesia | $20,825 | $1,735 |
 Philippines | $19,333 | $1,612 |
 Vietnam | $21,106 | $1,759 |
 Thailand | $41,392 | $3,449 |
 Malaysia | $38,085 | $3,170 |
 Israel | $153,743 | $12,817 |
 Saudi Arabia | $67,733 | $5,653 |
 Turkey | $48,909 | $4,076 |
 Argentina | $20,833 | $1,736 |
 Colombia | $37,691 | $3,141 |
 South Africa | $50,450 | $4,207 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
CADThermodynamicsPrototypingMaterialsAnalysis
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a mechanical engineer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 552.790.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 376.340.000 in Indonesia; $ 123.490.000 in Colombia, and more.
- Which country pays mechanical engineers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 552.790.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays mechanical engineers the least?
- Among covered countries, Italy is on the lower end at about 69.800 € per year (local currency).
- Is mechanical engineer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade.
- What skills do mechanical engineers need?
- Common skills include CAD, Thermodynamics, Prototyping, Materials, Analysis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other engineering jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Biomedical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.