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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Roles included in this comparison.
Country comparison
Demand, salary and route signals for engineering.
HRA bands support shortlisting. Employer pay varies by city, seniority, hours, licence and benefits.CA
Strong demandCanadaHealthcare · Technology
CAD 59k-130kAnnual gross planning band
AU
Strong demandAustraliaHealthcare · Engineering
AUD 76k-157kAnnual gross planning band
DE
Strong demandGermanyTechnology · Engineering
EUR 45k-97kAnnual gross planning band
AE
Strong demandUAEHospitality · Finance
AED 97k-324kAnnual gross planning band
US
Strong demandUSATechnology · Healthcare
USD 59k-162kAnnual gross planning band
NZ
Strong demandNew ZealandHealthcare · Engineering
NZD 59k-127kAnnual gross planning band
NL
Strong demandNetherlandsTechnology · Engineering
EUR 45k-97kAnnual gross planning band
SE
Strong demandSwedenTechnology · Engineering
SEK 454k-972kAnnual gross planning band
NO
Strong demandNorwayEngineering · Healthcare
NOK 540k-1.1mAnnual gross planning band
SG
Active demandSingaporeTechnology · Finance
SGD 52k-143kAnnual gross planning band
IE
Active demandIrelandTechnology · Healthcare
EUR 41k-92kAnnual gross planning band
FR
Active demandFranceEngineering · Technology
EUR 37k-82kAnnual gross planning band
AT
Active demandAustriaEngineering · Technology
EUR 39k-82kAnnual gross planning band
PT
Active demandPortugalTechnology · Hospitality
EUR 26k-65kAnnual gross planning band
ES
Active demandSpainTechnology · Hospitality
EUR 28k-70kAnnual gross planning band
IT
Active demandItalyEngineering · Hospitality
EUR 28k-70kAnnual gross planning band
CH
Active demandSwitzerlandFinance · Healthcare
CHF 70k-151kAnnual gross planning band
FI
Active demandFinlandTechnology · Engineering
EUR 39k-82kAnnual gross planning band
BE
Active demandBelgiumEngineering · Healthcare
EUR 41k-89kAnnual gross planning band
MT
Active demandMaltaHospitality · Finance
EUR 26k-65kAnnual gross planning band
PL
Active demandPolandTechnology · Engineering
PLN 76k-238kAnnual gross planning band
DK
Active demandDenmarkHealthcare · Engineering
DKK 454k-972kAnnual gross planning band
GB
SelectiveUKHealthcare · Technology
GBP 30k-84kAnnual gross planning band
LU
SelectiveLuxembourgFinance · Technology
EUR 52k-113kAnnual gross planning band
Skills desk
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- Technical design
- Codes and standards
- Project delivery
- Safety and quality systems
Evidence desk
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- Engineering degree
- Professional assessment where required
- Project portfolio
- Employment references
- Software credentials
Reviewed 2026-07-15
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