Global occupation outlook

Engineering careers across 24 destination markets.

Civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and project engineering careers linked to infrastructure and advanced industry.

24 markets compared 5 role examples Local-currency salary bands
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Role family

Roles included in this comparison.

01Civil engineer
02Mechanical engineer
03Electrical engineer
04Project engineer
05Industrial engineer

Country comparison

Demand, salary and route signals for engineering.

HRA bands support shortlisting. Employer pay varies by city, seniority, hours, licence and benefits.
DestinationDemand readingSalary planning bandOfficial sourceOutlook
CA
CanadaHealthcare · Technology
Strong demand
CAD 59k-130kAnnual gross planning band
AU
AustraliaHealthcare · Engineering
Strong demand
AUD 76k-157kAnnual gross planning band
DE
GermanyTechnology · Engineering
Strong demand
EUR 45k-97kAnnual gross planning band
AE
UAEHospitality · Finance
Strong demand
AED 97k-324kAnnual gross planning band
US
USATechnology · Healthcare
Strong demand
USD 59k-162kAnnual gross planning band
NZ
New ZealandHealthcare · Engineering
Strong demand
NZD 59k-127kAnnual gross planning band
NL
NetherlandsTechnology · Engineering
Strong demand
EUR 45k-97kAnnual gross planning band
SE
SwedenTechnology · Engineering
Strong demand
SEK 454k-972kAnnual gross planning band
NO
NorwayEngineering · Healthcare
Strong demand
NOK 540k-1.1mAnnual gross planning band
SG
SingaporeTechnology · Finance
Active demand
SGD 52k-143kAnnual gross planning band
IE
IrelandTechnology · Healthcare
Active demand
EUR 41k-92kAnnual gross planning band
FR
FranceEngineering · Technology
Active demand
EUR 37k-82kAnnual gross planning band
AT
AustriaEngineering · Technology
Active demand
EUR 39k-82kAnnual gross planning band
PT
PortugalTechnology · Hospitality
Active demand
EUR 26k-65kAnnual gross planning band
ES
SpainTechnology · Hospitality
Active demand
EUR 28k-70kAnnual gross planning band
IT
ItalyEngineering · Hospitality
Active demand
EUR 28k-70kAnnual gross planning band
CH
SwitzerlandFinance · Healthcare
Active demand
CHF 70k-151kAnnual gross planning band
FI
FinlandTechnology · Engineering
Active demand
EUR 39k-82kAnnual gross planning band
BE
BelgiumEngineering · Healthcare
Active demand
EUR 41k-89kAnnual gross planning band
MT
MaltaHospitality · Finance
Active demand
EUR 26k-65kAnnual gross planning band
PL
PolandTechnology · Engineering
Active demand
PLN 76k-238kAnnual gross planning band
DK
DenmarkHealthcare · Engineering
Active demand
DKK 454k-972kAnnual gross planning band
GB
UKHealthcare · Technology
Selective
GBP 30k-84kAnnual gross planning band
LU
LuxembourgFinance · Technology
Selective
EUR 52k-113kAnnual gross planning band

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  • Technical design
  • Codes and standards
  • Project delivery
  • Safety and quality systems

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What the profile should prove.

  • Engineering degree
  • Professional assessment where required
  • Project portfolio
  • Employment references
  • Software credentials

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