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Network Engineer Salary in Germany

Network engineers design, deploy, and maintain the networks that connect systems and users. The Germany median is $153,971 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$153,971
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,888
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$153,971
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$74.02
varies by city

Network Engineer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$153,971
Essen, DE$153,971
Dortmund, DE$153,971
Dresden, DE$153,971
Bremen, DE$153,971
Nuremberg, DE$153,971
Munich, DE$116,333
Frankfurt, DE$112,798
Berlin, DE$106,639
Hamburg, DE$106,639
Düsseldorf, DE$103,103
Cologne, DE$99,568

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a network engineer make in Germany?
The national median network engineer salary in Germany is about 135.000 € per year (11.300 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 87.300 € to 135.000 €.
Which Germany city pays network engineers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 135.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays network engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 87.300 € per year for a network engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a network engineer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, network engineer pay commonly spans from about 56.400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 188.500 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have network engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes network engineer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is network engineer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.