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

jnoweb - developer in Germany
jnoweb
An experienced Vue.js/ReactJS/ReactNative Developer

Frontend/UI Developer with extensive experience crafting visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I also have proven expertise in building functional and dynamic front-end applications with React, React Native, and Vue.js. My speciality lies in CSS, where I excel in creating elegant, responsive designs and mentoring others to master its intricacies. Additionally, I’m well-versed in Git—feel free to reach out for collaboration or guidance!

Git developersGitVue.js developersVue.jsGitHubReact developersReactHTML/CSS developersHTML/CSS
Eyad M. - developer in Germany
Eyad M.
Android Tech Lead

Extensive experience in app development and maintenance across multiple sectors. Proven track record of improving performance, efficiency, and security, with strong leadership in guiding junior developers. I would love to share my expertise, help you solve complex coding challenges, and mentor you in best practices for building scalable and maintainable applications. Whether you're looking for troubleshooting advice, architectural guidance, or hands-on coding assistance, I'm here to help.

Kotlin MultiplatformJetpack ComposeKotlin developersKotlinAndroid developersAndroidAndroid SDKJava developersJava
Oluwafemi S. - developer in Germany
Oluwafemi S.
Software Consultant

Hi. I'm a senior full-stack engineer at Optibus GmbH. There, I build a unified user experience across our products. I work on identity and access, APIs, automation, and workflow improvements.

Apache AirflowGoJava developersJavaAmazon RedshiftPython developersPythonSQL developersSQLNode.js developersNode.jsJavaScript developersJavaScriptLAMP StackHTML/CSS developersHTML/CSS

Salary reports by technologies

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