Salaries in Germany by role
Typical gross salaries for 25 in-demand roles, and which visa route fits each. Figures are editorial estimates.
Shortage
Software Engineer
Median €68,000
ShortageData Scientist
Median €72,000
ShortageDevOps / Cloud Engineer
Median €75,000
ShortageFrontend Developer
Median €62,000
ShortageCybersecurity Specialist
Median €74,000
ShortageIT Project Manager
Median €70,000
ShortageMechanical Engineer
Median €62,000
ShortageElectrical Engineer
Median €64,000
ShortageCivil Engineer
Median €58,000
ShortageAutomotive Engineer
Median €66,000
ShortageRegistered Nurse
Median €42,000
ShortagePhysician / Doctor
Median €90,000
ShortagePhysiotherapist
Median €38,000
Financial Analyst
Median €65,000
Accountant
Median €52,000
Product Manager
Median €78,000
UX / UI Designer
Median €58,000
Marketing Manager
Median €60,000
ShortageElectrician
Median €42,000
ShortageMechatronics Technician
Median €45,000
ShortageChef / Cook
Median €34,000
ShortageProfessional Driver (HGV)
Median €38,000
ShortageElderly Care Worker
Median €40,000
ShortageResearch Scientist (PostDoc)
Median €58,000
Sales Manager
Median €65,000