Salary report 2016Salaries in mechanical and plant engineering
It is not the age of mechanical and plant engineers that determines the level of their salaries, but their qualifications. This is one of the findings of the new '2016 Salary Study for Specialists and Managers', which has now been published by the VDMA.
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... The structurally weaker areas, on the other hand, are making themselves felt." This picture also fits in with the fact that companies located in or near large cities often pay more than companies in rural areas. Salaries here are 16 to 19 % higher. "Corporate headquarters with better-paid areas such as research and development are often located in metropolitan areas," explains Veerkamp-Walz.