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In Germany, the salaries for professionals in the trade, technical, and engineering sectors show noticeable differences, reflecting the varying qualifications and industry demands.
Masters in the trade sector, who hold the prestigious "Meister" qualification, typically earn a gross monthly salary ranging from €3,000 to €4,000, depending on experience, location, and exact trade. These masters often lead teams or run small businesses in crafts and trades.
Technicians, who usually hold a technical diploma (Fachwirt, Techniker), earn an average gross monthly income of around €3,200 to €4,500. Their role is more technical and supervisory, but without the engineering degree.
Engineers, holding university degrees (Bachelor or Master in Engineering), generally earn higher salaries, with average gross monthly incomes ranging from €4,500 to over €5,500, depending on specialization and experience.
This hierarchy aligns with Germany's labor market structure, where engineering roles have higher starting salaries than technicians and masters in trades, reflecting higher formal education and responsibilities.
Although exact up-to-date salary data specifically comparing these groups side-by-side is not directly reported, general salary information from Germany's trade, technical, and engineering sectors indicates the above ranges. The national minimum salary for specialists and skilled workers is around €43,470 to €53,130 yearly (roughly €3,600 to €4,400 monthly) as per 2025 regulations. Freelancers in tech and consulting fields may invoice roughly €63,000 annually (~€5,250 monthly), closer to engineer-level incomes.
The survey conducted by the Munich trade researchers found no city-country difference in earnings for trade masters. Many building and construction professions pay regular wages of 19 euros per hour or more. The study concluded that general statements about low trade wages are not valid.
The top wages for masters in the trade sector are €7,500 for masons and concrete workers, and up to €8,000 for electricians. Tilers, masons, chimney sweeps, and plumbers earn between 21 and 23 euros per hour.
Peter Haas, CEO of Handwerk BW, commented on the results, stating that trade pays competitive wages from the start compared to other sectors. Training wages in the first year are mostly over 1,000 euros, comparable to those in other sectors.
For more precise figures for specific trades, engineering disciplines, or regions in Germany, detailed sector reports or collective agreements for those professions would provide additional granularity. Jürgen Schmidt can be contacted at 0711 66601-147 or [j.schmidt@our website](mailto:j.schmidt@ourwebsite) for further information.
In summary, the salaries in Germany's trade, technical, and engineering sectors reflect a hierarchy where engineers lead in wages, technicians are intermediate, and masters in trades earn slightly less, though still well above minimum wage levels. Masters in the trade sector can compete with technicians in industry or engineers with a bachelor's degree in terms of salary.
Economic and social policy in Germany should consider the different salaries in the trade, technical, and engineering sectors as a reflection of varying qualifications and industry demands, with engineers earning the highest salaries, followed by technicians, and masters in trades. Additionally, finance strategies for business owners and individuals pursuing education-and-self-development should take into account the potential salaries within these sectors when planning careers.
