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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Germany

The Germany median is $214,766 per year, with observed city pay up to Munich at $163,687.

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Aerospace Engineer pay in Germany: Munich leads, Cologne trails

The Germany national median for a aerospace engineer is 185.000 € a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 118.000 € in Cologne to 141.000 € in Munich (1.2×).

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. Common screening skills include Aerodynamics, CAD, Materials, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about 125.100 €–258.300 € around that midpoint. EU Blue Card thresholds and recognised qualifications sit behind several top rows. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every German city.

Munich sits -24% vs the national median; Cologne sits -36%. Relocating inside Germany for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Germany shows about 2.2% CPI in 2025. A aerospace engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Aerospace Engineer pay data in Germany

Start with the national median (185.000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Germany hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 125.100 € (10th) → 185.000 € (median) → 258.300 € (90th). Munich’s observed median is 141.000 €, with a local band about 96.000 €–207.000 €. If an offer is “at the Germany median” but the job is in Munich, you may still be under local market.

National median
$214,766
per year
Monthly (national)
$17,878
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$163,687
Munich, DE
Hourly (national)
$103.25
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in Germany

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Munich, DE$163,687
Hamburg, DE$154,400
Frankfurt, DE$152,078
Berlin, DE$148,595
Düsseldorf, DE$138,147
Cologne, DE$136,986

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Germany?
The national median is about 185.000 € per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about 118.000 € to 141.000 €.
Which Germany city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Munich, DE leads observed metros at about 141.000 € per year (-24% vs national).
Which Germany city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 118.000 € per year.
How many Germany cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
6 metros list observed aerospace engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Germany?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows German industry mix.