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Civil Engineer Salary in Germany

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The Germany median is $122,036 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$122,036
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,151
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$122,036
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$58.67
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$122,036
Essen, DE$122,036
Dortmund, DE$122,036
Dresden, DE$122,036
Bremen, DE$122,036
Nuremberg, DE$122,036
Munich, DE$92,154
Frankfurt, DE$89,075
Hamburg, DE$86,110
Berlin, DE$83,030
Düsseldorf, DE$81,547
Cologne, DE$80,065

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Germany?
The national median civil engineer salary in Germany is about 107.000 € per year (8.900 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 70.200 € to 107.000 €.
Which Germany city pays civil engineers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 107.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 70.200 € per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about 46.600 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 148.200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is civil engineer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.