How much does a mechanical engineer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €7,199 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €4,297
- Equals
- $96,450
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 2.1 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 4. Germany | $96,450 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $87,630 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer€86,770
- Civil engineer€72,430
- Environment engineer€71,410
- Chemical engineer€83,540
- Mine engineer€85,770
- Test engineer€85,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €7,199 a month, €86,390 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €52,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €105,100.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $96,450 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: €86,770 a year against €86,390 for a mechanical engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate