Remote Software Engineer Salary in Italy

How much do remote developers in Italy expect to make? $60,238 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 Italy 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.

$60,238USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$94,304USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

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

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United Kingdom
Front-end Developer
$57,341
$70,002
Back-end Developer
$61,139
$73,293
Data Scientist
$62,814
$74,479
App Developer
$57,208
$71,237
DevOps Engineer
$63,227
$74,636

English Proficiency in Italy

moderate
#36
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About software engineer salary in Italy

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 Italy are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Italy, 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 Italy with Arc

Mario C. - developer in Italy
Mario C.
Full-stack Web Developer and Programmer

I always enjoyed learning, understanding things in-depth (sometimes by taking them apart), and solving problems. Eventually, I discovered computers, and becoming a programmer was the next natural step for me. I'm still constantly learning and growing, and I don't plan to stop. If there is a challenge for me to solve, you can be sure I'll give it my best. As for technical details, I'm a full stack developer confident with anything related to JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Firebase, and HTML/CSS.

Manuele C. - developer in Italy
Manuele C.
Digital Product Designer with more than fifteen years of experience

I'm an experienced designer working for more than fifteen years in the field of interaction and digital product design. I help developers, product owners and entrepreneurs leverage design as a deep competitive advantage nowadays, and as a tool to make your idea come alive or your project take the leap to the next level. I can support you with mentoring and design critique sessions. You will find out how some right small changes can make such a profound difference in the final perceived quality of your project outcome. https://mnlcpc.com

Igor D. - developer in Italy
Igor D.
Solutions architect, Java/Kotlin/Node/Angular expert

An experienced software architect and hands‑on freelancer, I’ve led the design and delivery of strategic full‑stack solutions across diverse industries. I specialize in weaving together Java/Spring Boot and Kotlin backends, Node/TypeScript services, and Angular/Ionic frontends—plus cloud and DevOps practices—to hit your business goals. 🚀 What I offer on Codementor & as a freelancer: One‑on‑one mentoring on Java/Spring Boot, Kotlin, Node/TypeScript, microservices, and cloud‑native architectures Frontend & mobile frameworks: Angular single‑page apps and Ionic hybrid/mobile solutions API design & implementation: from spec to Swagger‑documented, fully tested REST endpoints Code reviews & refactoring: boost performance, test coverage and maintainability across stacks DevOps support: CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, infrastructure‑as‑code best practices Rapid bug fixes & performance tuning for your production apps Whether you need targeted advice, a freelance partner to deliver a module, or a workshop for your team, I combine deep technical chops with proven leadership in distributed environments. Let’s connect and tackle your next full‑stack challenge!

Salary reports by technologies

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