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Electrical Engineer Salary in Germany

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The Germany median is $125,458 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$125,458
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,493
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$125,458
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$60.31
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$125,458
Essen, DE$125,458
Dortmund, DE$125,458
Dresden, DE$125,458
Bremen, DE$125,458
Nuremberg, DE$125,458
Munich, DE$95,234
Frankfurt, DE$92,040
Hamburg, DE$88,961
Berlin, DE$85,881
Düsseldorf, DE$84,285
Cologne, DE$82,688

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in Germany?
The national median electrical engineer salary in Germany is about 110.000 € per year (9.200 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 72.500 € to 110.000 €.
Which Germany city pays electrical engineers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 110.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 72.500 € per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about 48.100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 153.600 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is electrical engineer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.