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computer scientist: salary in Germany
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “computer scientist” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
70,000 €
Median annual salary · 126 ads with stated salary
126
ads with stated salary
61,925 € – 80,375 €
Range p25–p75
0
cities with data
2
countries with this role
By industry
The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).
| Industry | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffing & Recruiting | 30 | 70,000 € – 77,500 € | 75,000 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
In other countries
The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.
Frequently asked questions
What does a computer scientist earn in Germany?
The median across 126 active job ads with stated pay is €70,000 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €61,925–80,375.
How comparable are the countries?
All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.
Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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