Why Indian professionals are earning the most in Germany’s job market

Indian professionals working full-time in Germany earn the highest median salaries among all nationalities, not due to origin but occupation, a study by the German Economic Institute shows. Concentrated in high-paying STEM and research roles, Indians fill critical skill gaps in Germany’s ageing economy, underscoring how specialised expertise—not nationality—drives wages and innovation.

Why Indian professionals are earning the most in Germany’s job market
Indian professionals working full-time in Germany earn the highest median salaries among all nationalities, not due to origin but occupation, a study by the German Economic Institute shows. Concentrated in high-paying STEM and research roles, Indians fill critical skill gaps in Germany’s ageing economy, underscoring how specialised expertise—not nationality—drives wages and innovation.