Showing 280,000+ jobs across Germany - updated today
Job listings across Germany
Top German cities hiring now
Jobs in Germany - 2026 guide
Germany has a chronic skilled worker shortage of over 570,000 positions in 2026. The government has responded with the most open immigration policy for skilled workers in its history. The Skilled Immigration Act (2023) and the new Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte, 2024) allow qualified workers to come to Germany to look for work - even without a job offer in hand.
The EU Blue Card is the fastest route for non-EU professionals with a recognised university degree and a salary offer above the threshold (β¬45,300 for most roles, lower for shortage occupations). It converts to permanent residency after 21 to 33 months.
English jobs in Germany
Germany's tech sector - particularly Berlin - runs largely in English. Hundreds of international startups and scale-ups operate with English as their working language. Roles in tech, finance, and international business often require no German at all. That said, learning German significantly expands your options and your day-to-day quality of life.
German salary guide 2026
Software engineers in Berlin earn β¬65,000 to β¬100,000. Mechanical engineers at automotive companies earn β¬60,000 to β¬90,000. Doctors earn β¬75,000 to β¬120,000. Nurses earn β¬38,000 to β¬52,000. Germany's social system includes comprehensive health insurance, pension contributions, and generous parental leave - so total compensation is strong even if headline salaries are lower than the UK or USA.
Also browse UAE jobs for tax-free salaries or UK jobs for English-language European opportunities.