How much does a roofer earn?
Roofers cover, insulate and waterproof pitched and flat roofs – from tiles and slate to metal and modern sealing and solar solutions. Gross pay depends on region, collective agreements, employer and specialisation. As a guide, qualified roofers in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,150–€3,750 gross per month; during apprenticeship around €970–€1,300 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 roofer mainly works on roofs: covering, insulating, waterproofing and renovating. Everyday work includes working at height with fall protection, weather-dependent jobs, material transport and coordination with carpenters, sheet-metal workers and site management.
- Cover, insulate and waterproof pitched and flat roofs; work with tiles, slate, metal and bitumen.
- Use scaffolding, ladders and fall protection; bring materials onto the roof and store them safely.
- Carry out roof penetrations, valleys, ridges and junctions properly and check for watertightness.
- Coordinate with site management, carpenters and sheet-metal workers; read plans and take site measurements.
- Weather-dependent work, deadline pressure on renovations and teamwork in crews are typical.
- Maintain tools and machines, plan material use and meet quality standards.
