Germany has recently seen mass layoffs, with Porsche cutting 1,900 jobs and Commerzbank eliminating 3,900 positions. However, certain jobs remain secure and in high demand…

The Stepstone job portal analyzed which occupations have the brightest future, focusing on logistics, skilled trades, healthcare, and IT.

How were the top jobs selected?

Experts compared job postings from 2019 to 2024, identifying roles with the highest growth rates.

The following 20 professions have seen significant increases in demand and offer strong career prospects.

The 20 most in-demand jobs in Germany | Growth in job ads (2019-2024)

Logistics & Transportation

• Parcel courier → +815% → €33,750/year
• Warehouse & logistics specialist → +479% → €34,750/year
• Professional driver → +288% → €35,750/year
• Order picker → +138% → €32,750/year
• Local transport manager → +93% → €43,250/year

Technical & Skilled Trades

• Painter → +279% → €46,000/year
• Industrial maintenance technician → +206% → €47,500/year
• Energy & building technology electrician → +153% → €38,750/year
• Machine operator → +148% → €41,250/year
• Installation engineer → +131% → €43,250/year

Healthcare

• Dental assistant → +163% → €34,000/year
• Speech therapist → +128% → €41,000/year
• Occupational therapist → +115% → €39,750/year
• Physiotherapist → +115% → €73,500/year
• Psychological psychotherapist → +111% → €64,750/year

IT & Tech

• Cloud engineer → +378% → €62,750/year
• IT security specialist → +196% → €73,500/year
• Infrastructure engineer → +193% → €63,500/year
• IT consultant → +186% → €87,250/year
• Full-stack developer → +119% → €53,500/year

Source: Stepstone