“Attractive salaries in the renewable energy industry: Debunking the myth that green jobs don’t pay well”

On the company side, attractive salaries in particular should encourage entry into the industry. Because of the lack of staff, wages are usually higher, says Markus Janser, a scientist at the Institute for Labor Market and Vocational Research. “The notion that green jobs don’t pay well is a myth.” In many professions in the field of renewable energies, the pay is above average. In addition, employees can expect a wage premium of more than ten percent as soon as construction or installation work is carried out.