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Environmental Engineer Salary in Germany

The Germany median is $148,595 per year, with observed city pay up to Munich at $116,090.

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Environmental Engineer pay in Germany: Munich leads, Cologne trails

The Germany national median for a environmental engineer is 128.000 € a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 82.900 € in Cologne to 100.000 € in Munich (1.2×).

Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. Common screening skills include Water systems, Remediation, Regulations, and Analysis.

A modeled national band runs about 88.800 €–175.900 € around that midpoint. EU Blue Card thresholds and recognised qualifications sit behind several top rows. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every German city.

Munich sits -22% vs the national median; Cologne sits -35%. 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 environmental 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 Environmental Engineer pay data in Germany

Start with the national median (128.000 €), 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: 88.800 € (10th) → 128.000 € (median) → 175.900 € (90th). Munich’s observed median is 100.000 €, with a local band about 68.100 €–147.000 €. If an offer is “at the Germany median” but the job is in Munich, you may still be under local market.

National median
$148,595
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,422
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$116,090
Munich, DE
Hourly (national)
$71.44
varies by city

Environmental 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$116,090
Frankfurt, DE$111,562
Hamburg, DE$106,571
Berlin, DE$99,141
Düsseldorf, DE$98,676
Cologne, DE$96,239

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a environmental engineer make in Germany?
The national median is about 128.000 € per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about 82.900 € to 100.000 €.
Which Germany city pays environmental engineers the most?
Munich, DE leads observed metros at about 100.000 € per year (-22% vs national).
Which Germany city pays environmental engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 82.900 € per year.
How many Germany cities have environmental engineer salary data?
6 metros list observed environmental engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is environmental engineer in demand in Germany?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows German industry mix.