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Project Manager Salary in Germany

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The Germany median is $166,516 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$166,516
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,914
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$166,516
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$80.05
varies by city

Project Manager salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$166,516
Essen, DE$166,516
Dortmund, DE$166,516
Dresden, DE$166,516
Bremen, DE$166,516
Nuremberg, DE$166,516
Munich, DE$126,598
Frankfurt, DE$122,036
Hamburg, DE$117,474
Berlin, DE$114,052
Düsseldorf, DE$112,342
Cologne, DE$104,928

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in Germany?
The national median project manager salary in Germany is about 146.000 € per year (12.200 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 92.000 € to 146.000 €.
Which Germany city pays project managers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 146.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays project managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 92.000 € per year for a project manager.
What is the typical salary range for a project manager in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about 58.800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 210.200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have project manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is project manager in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.