How much does a service technician earn?
Service technicians maintain, repair and commission machines, plant or equipment at the customer – in the field, in the workshop or via remote maintenance. They diagnose faults, replace parts, document jobs and advise users on site. Gross pay depends on region, collective agreements, travel and on-call allowances, manufacturer certification and specialisation. As a guide, qualified service technicians in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,200–€3,850 gross per month; during dual apprenticeship (e.g. mechatronics, electrical) around €1,000–€1,330 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. The apprenticeship column refers to dual vocational training (e.g. mechatronics, electrical); qualified means practising service technicians. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, employer, region, travel/on-call allowances, manufacturer certificates and experience and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
A service technician keeps customer equipment running: isolate faults, carry out planned maintenance, fit spare parts and recommission systems. Everyday work shifts between site, vehicle and remote access – often under deadline pressure with clear standards for documentation, customer communication and safety.
- Inspect, maintain, repair and commission machines, plant or equipment at the customer site.
- Diagnose faults – often with meters, diagnostic software and remote maintenance – and replace parts or modules.
- Document service reports, checklists and spare-part needs; inform customers about causes and actions.
- Coordinate with dispatch, back office, manufacturer support and customers; organise appointments and spare parts.
- Follow occupational safety and operating rules – from PPE and lockout/tagout to on-site hygiene and access rules.
- Work through maintenance plans, suggest improvements and, where needed, onboard new colleagues or apprentices.
