Augsburg combines Bavarian economic strength with a more affordable cost base than Munich (40 minutes by train). Working students here find roles at industrial leaders like MAN, as well as in Augsburg's growing IT, healthcare, and financial services sectors. The city's strong Mittelstand base — including robotics, automation, and materials companies — means hands-on technical roles are common.

The University of Augsburg has built a reputation in business, law, and applied computer science, while Hochschule Augsburg delivers applied engineering programs closely aligned with regional industry. Students often use Augsburg as a base for jobs within the Greater Munich region, with fast train links making the commute straightforward.

Salary data on this page is based on workingstudentjobs.de listings with disclosed pay. In Augsburg, the current working-student median is €1,472 per month, equivalent to about €17.00 per hour, with the middle 50 percent of disclosed salaries between €1,353 - €1,559. The sample includes 14 salary listings and was refreshed on Aug 6, 2026. During the semester, working students in Germany generally stay within the 20-hour-per-week Werkstudentenprivileg rule; full-time work is usually possible during semester breaks.