# Stuttgart office talent and salary benchmarks

> Stuttgart indexes 84/100 on the Class A Atlas talent index, with among the deepest automotive engineering talent pools globally — anchored by universität stuttgart, hochschule esslingen, and kit (karlsruhe).

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/stuttgart/talent-and-salaries
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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Talent index: 84/100 (NYC = 100 baseline).
- Corporate tax: 30%.
- Talent depth and rent curve are correlated — top talent markets carry top rent.

## Key facts
- **city**: Stuttgart
- **country**: Germany
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €348/sqm/yr · ≈ $34.9 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 4.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 4.4%

## FAQ
### Is Stuttgart a deep talent market for tech/finance?
Among the deepest automotive engineering talent pools globally — anchored by Universität Stuttgart, Hochschule Esslingen, and KIT (Karlsruhe). Strong electrification and EV talent driven by Daimler and Porsche transition.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/stuttgart/talent-and-salaries), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.