How much does a landscape planner earn?

Landscape planners design and steer open spaces, landscape and urban greenery: they develop concepts, apply environmental and planning law, prepare plans and accompany implementation and maintenance – in planning offices, municipalities, associations and infrastructure projects. Entry is typically via a degree in landscape architecture, landscape planning or related fields, often with internships or dual phases. Gross pay depends on region, public service or private practice, project responsibility and experience. As a guide, practising landscape planners in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,800–€4,550 gross per month; in internships, student jobs or entry phases around €1,050–€1,400 is typical.

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Salary by region (gross/month)

Region

Training (gross/month)

Qualified (gross/month)

Baden-Württemberg

3.200–3.750 €

4.200–5.150 €

Bavaria

3.170–3.720 €

4.150–5.100 €

Berlin

3.050–3.580 €

3.950–4.850 €

Brandenburg

2.850–3.320 €

3.550–4.350 €

Bremen

2.980–3.480 €

3.850–4.750 €

Hamburg

3.150–3.680 €

4.100–5.050 €

Hesse

3.180–3.720 €

4.150–5.100 €

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

2.780–3.220 €

3.450–4.250 €

Lower Saxony

2.960–3.450 €

3.800–4.700 €

North Rhine-Westphalia

3.080–3.600 €

4.000–4.950 €

Rhineland-Palatinate

2.920–3.400 €

3.750–4.650 €

Saarland

2.890–3.360 €

3.700–4.580 €

Saxony

2.790–3.240 €

3.480–4.280 €

Saxony-Anhalt

2.720–3.160 €

3.380–4.180 €

Schleswig-Holstein

2.910–3.390 €

3.730–4.620 €

Thuringia

2.750–3.190 €

3.400–4.200 €

Germany (average)

3.000–3.500 €

3.850–4.750 €

Guide figures as of 2026. The training column means internship, student employment, dual study or entry phases; qualified means practising landscape planners. Actual pay depends on collective agreements (e.g. TVöD), office size, region, chamber admission, project responsibility and experience and is not a guarantee.

Further training options

Option

Duration

Salary impact

Chamber admission / landscape architect (AK)

Professional practice plus proof (often 2–3 years)

often €4,200–€5,200

GIS / landscape information systems

Weeks to months

often €4,000–€4,900

Project and site management for open spaces

Experience plus course (months)

often €4,300–€5,400

Ecological construction supervision / environmental site monitoring

Weeks to months

often €4,100–€5,000

Master’s in environmental/landscape planning (part-time)

approx. 2–3 years

often €4,400–€5,500

Team / office management in a planning practice

Experience plus leadership training (months–years)

often €4,800–€6,200

Job and everyday work

A landscape planner combines design with ecology and planning practice: concepts take shape at the desk and on site, coordination with authorities and specialists shapes the day, and projects range from parks and compensation areas to climate-resilient urban greenery.

Develop concepts and designs for parks, open spaces, landscape protection and urban greenery – from idea to detailed design.
Apply environmental, nature conservation and planning law; prepare reports, statements and permit documents.
Coordinate with municipalities, clients, engineers, architects and public participation; manage schedules, costs and quality.
Use GIS, CAD and visualisation tools; carry out site surveys and field visits.
Support tenders and construction supervision for open-space works; ensure quality of delivery and maintenance.
Embed sustainability, climate adaptation and biodiversity in designs and maintenance concepts.

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