Remote Software Engineer Salaries in Germany

How much do remote developers in Germany expect to make? $72,900 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Germany are around average for Western Europe.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$72,900USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$95,219USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Established Companies in Germany

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

Shopify remote branch in Germany
ShopifySource
Berlin, Germany
Snowflake remote branch in Germany
SnowflakeSource
Berlin, Germany
Revolut remote branch in Germany
RevolutSource
Berlin, Germany
Yelp remote branch in Germany
YelpSource
Hamburg, Germany

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Germany with another location.

Compare with:
United Kingdom
Front-end Developer
$73,116
$70,002
Back-end Developer
$72,830
$73,293
Data Scientist
$73,387
$74,479
App Developer
$67,334
$71,237
DevOps Engineer
$74,256
$74,636

English Proficiency in Germany

very high
#10
Ranking out of 100 locations/regionsLearn more
Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in Germany

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Germany are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Germany, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Germany with Arc

Romain E. - developer in Germany
Romain E.
Javascript FullStack and mobile (Node, Angular, Ionic) developer with 12+ years experience

Hello, I'm an agile Back and FrontEnd developer who worked on large scale projects. I can advise you the good technological and architectural choices early on so you save time. I'm precise and can figure problems out quickly. I love to have a deep understanding of the tools I use. I also enjoy writing simple, clean, efficient, maintainable and re-usable code. I wrote several AngularJS apps and designed REST API's. When I design a new service, I keep qualities like scalability, performance, responsiveness, user-experience, and SEO in mind. I love to streamline workflows with tools like Grunt, Git and PM2 to deploy new releases several times a day, making use of best practices and setting up both Unit and End to End tests. I also have skills in system administration, and can setup a server, different environments, databases, email servers, certificates and so on. I used to work with Php, JQuery and MySQL.

Martin K. - developer in Germany
Martin K.
Never stop exploring.

My expertise includes a deep knowledge of HMTL, CSS, JavaScript including NodeJS, Front End Operations, and the current cutting edge “Front End Stack”. Nonetheless, I deliver well-thought-out and innovative solutions regardless of framework or technology. I have a keen eye for design and love hand-crafted CSS, fully tested JavaScript, automatization, mentoring and I stay ahead of the curve. I enjoy challenging the current state by asking the right questions and providing creative solutions. With more than 15 years of experience in the “Front End Industry”, I have a proven track record of defining, architecting, and implementing customer experiences and Front End frameworks, as well as training fellow developers. I have created cutting-edge microsites, worked as a technical consultant, and led teams on large-scale creative and technology-focused projects in the Fortune 500 corporate environment. I have worked with great talents in different time zones, cultures, and expertise. This has taught me lessons about empathy, understanding motivations, and finding common goals. I deeply believe that the best work is done by agile teams, working in an optimistic, respectful, and transparent mindset. I am an experienced remote worker and convinced that a truly remote culture is superior to every open-plan office. I am interested in remote and agile projects with a state-of-the-art technology stack. I am looking for opportunities in challenging Front-End projects which benefit from my creative thinking, deep knowledge, and interest in Front End technology and Front End operations as well as leading and mentoring teams of talented developers. I love to explore and experiment while pushing boundaries every day.

Akintan L. - developer in Germany
Akintan L.
Innovative Software Engineer specializing in Javascript frameworks and building scalable, high-performance web applications

I am a skilled Software developer with a strong history of working with React , Typescript JavaScript and a few backend languages, I bring a wealth of knowledge to any project I am involved in. With a passion for creating clean, efficient code that delivers engaging user experiences, I am constantly seeking new ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of web dev.

Salary reports by technologies

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