How much does a reinforced concrete worker earn?
Reinforced concrete workers (concrete and reinforced concrete builders) make formwork, install reinforcement and place concrete – from foundations and slabs to columns, walls and precast elements on site. Gross pay depends on region, construction collective agreements, employer and specialisation. As a guide, qualified reinforced concrete workers in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,150–€3,750 gross per month; during apprenticeship around €980–€1,320 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. Actual pay depends on collective agreements in main construction, employer, region, hardship/weather rules, experience and order situation and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
A reinforced concrete worker builds formwork, places reinforcement to plan and places, compacts and cures concrete. Everyday work includes physical site labour, dimensional accuracy, safety and coordination with site management, carpenters and other trades – often under weather influence and deadline pressure.
- Build, erect, align and strip formwork; execute joints and connections properly.
- Cut, bend and install reinforcement; check spacers, cover and lap zones to plan.
- Place, compact and cure concrete; set precast elements and make connections.
- Read drawings and rebar schedules, take measurements and check plumb, level and accuracy.
- Coordinate with site management, carpenters, cranes and other trades; clarify deadlines and site safety.
- Physically demanding work, weather, height and deadline pressure in new build and renovation are typical.
