What are the most in-demand jobs in Germany?
Germany is one of the strongest economies in Europe and the world. Due to the pandemic, there is a shortage of specialists in different countries of the world. The shortage of specialists in various fields of activity is also observed in Germany. Today, there are about 2 million vacancies in the German labor market. This suggests that it is enough for in-demand specialists to simply find a forced job in Germany.
What is the average salary foreigners can expect? According to Numbeo, the average net salary in Germany is €2,700 as of January 2023.
Which specialists will find it easier to find a job in Germany? We have collected data from various authoritative German sources on the state of the labor market in 2022. We are publishing a list of the most demanded specialties in Germany in various fields of activity, where there is a serious shortage of personnel.
The ranking of the most demanded specialties in Germany in 2022
| Field of activity | Specialties |
|---|---|
| Sales | Economist in retail trade; Account Manager; Call center employee; Sales Representative; Sales Manager; |
| healthcare | Orderly; Paramedic; Nursing home staff; Masseur; Physiotherapist; Speech therapist; |
| Information Technology (IT) | Programmer; System Administrator; Economist in IT; IT consultant; SAP developer; |
| Logistics | Driver of cars and trucks; Loader driver; Transport equipment operator; Warehouse logistics specialist; Merchandiser; Packer; |
| Engineering | Electrical Engineer; Architect; Mechanical engineer; Technologist; Construction Technology Engineer; |
