Engineering

Electrical Engineer Salary by Country

Covered in 2 countries, with United States leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
2
Highest median (USD)
US$108,000
United States
Category
Engineering

Electrical Engineer salary coverage is still thin across countries

Electrical Engineer is covered in 2 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, the United States leads near US$108,000 (US$108,000 local) while Germany sits near US$74,032 (66.300 € local) — about 1.5×.

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. Common screening skills include Circuits, Signal processing, PCB, and Testing.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life.

After United States, Germany is next on the USD ranking at about US$74,032. Related engineering titles include Civil Engineer and Mechanical Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Electrical Engineer pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into United States.

Skills commonly listed: Circuits, Signal processing, PCB, Testing, and Analysis. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Electrical Engineer list is telling you

United States leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at US$108,000 (US$108,000). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the United States electrical engineer page before treating the rank as a plan.

Electrical Engineer salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited StatesUS$108,000
Germany flagGermanyUS$74,032

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

CircuitsSignal processingPCBTestingAnalysis

Electrical Engineer salary pages

Observed city pages first, then national pages in major markets.

Related Engineering jobs

Civil EngineerMechanical Engineer

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical engineer make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: US$108,000 in the United States; 66.300 € in Germany.
Which country pays electrical engineers the most?
Of 2 covered countries, United States leads on an FX-adjusted view at about US$108,000 per year (US$108,000).
Which country pays electrical engineers the least?
Among covered countries, Germany is on the lower end at about 66.300 € per year (local currency).
What skills do electrical engineers need?
Common skills include Circuits, Signal processing, PCB, Testing, and Analysis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other engineering jobs are similar?
Related roles include Civil Engineer and Mechanical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.