How much does a ventilation installer earn?
Ventilation installers plan, fabricate and install ventilation and air-handling systems – from ducts and fittings to fans, filters, fire dampers and control components. Gross pay depends on region, collective agreements, employer and specialisation. As a guide, qualified ventilation installers in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,100–€3,700 gross per month; during apprenticeship around €960–€1,280 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, employer, region, experience and order situation and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
A ventilation installer works in the workshop and on construction sites: cutting and joining ducts, assembling systems, taking measurements and commissioning. Everyday work includes coordination with site management and other trades, occupational safety (often work at height), measurement and control technology, and maintenance and service call-outs – frequently under deadline pressure and tight construction schedules.
- Install, expand and modernise ventilation and AHU systems – from ducts and fittings to fans, filters and control components.
- Measure, fit and commission systems; set airflow rates, check airtightness and document the work.
- Follow safety rules: work at height and handle heavy parts and tools safely; wear personal protective equipment.
- Coordinate with customers, site management and other trades; read plans and parts lists and plan materials.
- Service and maintenance call-outs, tight construction schedules and changing job sites are typical.
- Maintain tools and measuring devices, follow standards and manufacturer guidance, and meet quality standards.
