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plumber: salary in Germany

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “plumber” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

36,120 €

Median annual salary · 415 ads with stated salary

415

ads with stated salary

30,960 € – 43,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

415

ads with stated salary

30,960 € – 43,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Berlin	71	33,880 € – 37,840 €	36,120 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Construction, Trades & Real Estate	95	30,960 € – 43,000 €	37,840 €
Energy, Utilities & Environment	50	48,300 € – 60,000 €	54,000 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Canada	30	45,125 € – 67,108 €	55,914 €
Netherlands	200	37,800 € – 46,792 €	42,550 €
Austria	987	35,224 € – 42,000 €	41,272 €
Belgium	134	31,390 € – 36,120 €	32,680 €
France	332	22,360 € – 27,234 €	24,940 €
Spain	44	21,574 € – 26,754 €	23,400 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a plumber earn in Germany?

The median across 415 active job ads with stated pay is €36,120 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €30,960–43,000.

Where does a plumber get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Berlin leads with a median of €36,120 (71 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

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Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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