# Germany hiring trends

> 256,824 new job posts in Germany in the last 90 days from 7,989 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/germany/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 78,797
- New job posts, last 90 days: 256,824
- New job posts, last 12 months: 906,386
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 7,989
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 9%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $42,800 per year (USD; 101,306 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Germany last month?

86,067 new job posts in October 2026, down 7% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Germany going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 11% compared with the three months before (275,795 vs. 248,694).

### Which roles are most in demand in Germany?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Salesperson (35,357), Manager (32,509) and Engineer (21,534).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Germany?

In the last 90 days: REWE Group (12,569), Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen SE (5,629) and Kaufland (4,809).

### How common is remote work in Germany?

9% of job posts in Germany in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Germany?

$42,800 per year (USD) across 101,306 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 61425 |
| 2025-12 | 55870 |
| 2026-01 | 60772 |
| 2026-02 | 62063 |
| 2026-03 | 70829 |
| 2026-04 | 65300 |
| 2026-05 | 76004 |
| 2026-06 | 81011 |
| 2026-07 | 91679 |
| 2026-08 | 96797 |
| 2026-09 | 92931 |
| 2026-10 | 86067 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Salesperson | 35357 |
| Manager | 32509 |
| Engineer | 21534 |
| Specialist | 19555 |
| Technician | 15996 |
| Nurse | 8983 |
| Operator | 8933 |
| Analyst | 7820 |
| Retail | 5929 |
| Consultant | 4876 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| REWE Group | 12569 |
| Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen SE | 5629 |
| Kaufland | 4809 |
| Deutsche Post DHL | 4147 |
| ALDI SÜD | 3165 |
| Schülerhilfe GmbH & Co. KG | 2865 |
| AVANTGARDE Group | 2081 |
| VINCI | 1678 |
| Drees & Sommer | 1320 |
| Bosch Group | 1274 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Retail | 33959 |
| Software Development | 9176 |
| Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 8572 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 8405 |
| Hospitals and Health Care | 7366 |
| Staffing and Recruiting | 6919 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 5883 |
| Financial Services | 5038 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 3964 |
| Real Estate | 3514 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=DE&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.