How much does a civil engineer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €6,036 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,682
- Equals
- $80,870
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $116,700 |
| 2. United States | $100,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,790 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $83,470 |
| 5. Germany | $80,870 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $78,090 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $419 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer€86,770
- Environment engineer€71,410
- Mechanical engineer€86,390
- Chemical engineer€83,540
- Mine engineer€85,770
- Test engineer€85,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,036 a month, €72,430 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €48,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €106,300.
Which country pays a civil engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civil engineer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $100,800 a year against $80,870 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a civil engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: €86,770 a year against €72,430 for a civil engineer, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate