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software developer: salary in Germany

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “software developer” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

70,000 €

Median annual salary · 270 ads with stated salary

270

ads with stated salary

57,847 € – 85,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

270

ads with stated salary

57,847 € – 85,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Berlin	35	48,120 € – 86,500 €	72,500 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Software, IT & Telecommunications	87	58,250 € – 85,500 €	70,000 €
Staffing & Recruiting	50	72,500 € – 93,750 €	80,420 €

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.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
United States	2,421	143,325 € – 210,210 €	177,905 €
Remote	918	133,299 € – 200,200 €	170,944 €
Canada	194	89,100 € – 127,059 €	106,590 €
United Kingdom	74	67,714 € – 135,050 €	98,046 €
Poland	109	56,400 € – 85,085 €	67,501 €
Singapore	543	43,758 € – 77,520 €	57,120 €
Netherlands	151	47,400 € – 60,600 €	57,000 €
Austria	753	47,810 € – 60,000 €	53,200 €
France	123	35,000 € – 60,000 €	45,000 €
Russia	77	9,177 € – 13,680 €	10,089 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a software developer earn in Germany?

The median across 270 active job ads with stated pay is €70,000 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €57,847–85,000.

Where does a software developer get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Berlin leads with a median of €72,500 (35 ads).

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.

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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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