HENSOLDT Salaries: What Germany’s Defense Electronics Leader Pays Engineers in 2025
HENSOLDT AG is one of Germany’s most competitive defense employers in terms of compensation — particularly for radar, EW, and software engineering specialists where talent is scarce globally.
Engineering Salary Ranges
Based on public salary databases and industry benchmarks: Software engineer (junior–mid): €50,000–€70,000 gross annual. Systems engineer (5+ years): €70,000–€95,000. Senior radar/EW specialist: €90,000–€120,000+. Project manager: €80,000–€110,000. These figures represent base salary; standard German benefits (annual bonus, employee share scheme, pension contributions, 30 vacation days) add meaningful value on top.
Position Within German Defense
HENSOLDT’s compensation is at or above the German defense industry median. Compared to Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence, and Airbus Defence & Space, HENSOLDT tends to pay above market specifically for radar designers and EW software engineers — disciplines where it competes for a very narrow global talent pool.
Sources
Glassdoor · Kununu · LinkedIn Salary Insights · Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit)
