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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Italy

The Italy median is $81,031 per year, with observed city pay up to Milan at $63,849.

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Mechanical Engineer in Italy: read the median against a +10% outlook

The Italy national median for a mechanical engineer is 69.800 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 45.200 € in Rome to 55.000 € in Milan (1.2×).

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. Common screening skills include CAD, Thermodynamics, Prototyping, and Materials.

A modeled national band runs about 47.800 €–96.700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +10% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Italian city.

Milan sits -21% vs the national median; Rome sits -35%. Relocating inside Italy 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.

Italy shows about 1.5% CPI in 2025. A mechanical 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, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Mechanical Engineer pay data in Italy

Start with the national median (69.800 €), 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 Italy 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: 47.800 € (10th) → 69.800 € (median) → 96.700 € (90th). Milan’s observed median is 55.000 €, with a local band about 36.500 €–82.900 €. If an offer is “at the Italy median” but the job is in Milan, you may still be under local market.

National median
$81,031
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,733
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$63,849
Milan, IT
Hourly (national)
$38.96
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Italy

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
Milan, IT$63,849
Rome, IT$52,473

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Italy?
The national median is about 69.800 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 45.200 € to 55.000 €.
Which Italy city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Milan, IT leads observed metros at about 55.000 € per year (-21% vs national).
Which Italy city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 45.200 € per year.
How many Italy cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed mechanical engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Italy?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +10% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Italian industry mix.