Here’s a breakdown of the best cities in Germany for jobs and the sectors they are known for:

City

Leading Sectors

Berlin

Technology & Startups, Creative industries, Digital media, Research & Development

Munich

IT & Software, Engineering, Automotive, Finance, Biotechnology

Frankfurt

Banking & Finance, Consulting, Fintech, Legal Services

Hamburg

Logistics & Shipping, Aviation, Media & Publishing, Renewable Energy

Stuttgart

Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, High-tech manufacturing

Cologne

Media & Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Trade & Commerce

Düsseldorf

Fashion, Advertising, Trade fairs, Telecommunications, Finance

Leipzig

E-commerce (Amazon hub), Logistics, Automotive supply chain, Services

Dortmund

IT services, Logistics, Renewable energy, Advanced materials

Essen

Energy sector Engineering, Environmental technology