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Pilot data

Software Engineer salary in Germany

Advertised and reported pay for Software Engineer roles in Germany, aggregated from approved sources.

MEDIAN · ANNUAL GROSS€74,815≈ €6,235 per month
25TH PERCENTILE€57,150lower market bound
75TH PERCENTILE€91,440upper market bound
SAMPLE292observations

Published data

Aggregated from approved sources

This page is published because at least 30 observations are available. The median is based on 292 data points.

Period 2025-01-01–2026-12-31Updated 2026-11-09

Sources

  • Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025

Approved sources only. No synthetic values. All sources

How to read these numbers

Median and percentiles are aggregated market values, not individual pay guarantees. Bonuses, equity, and benefits are excluded. Pages below 30 observations are not published.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does a Software Engineer make in Germany?

The pilot median is €74,815 gross per year. The middle 50% falls between €57,150 and €91,440. The sample contains 292 observations.

How are these figures calculated?

Pay is normalized to annual gross euros and aggregated from official statistics, survey data, and approved job ads. A page is published only with at least 30 observations. No synthetic values are shown.

Is this the same as actual pay?

These are aggregated estimates from advertised pay, self-reports, and official statistics. They are not a guarantee or individual compensation advice; bonuses and benefits are excluded.