How much does a Java Software Developer in Germany make?

The average salary for a Java Software Developer is EUR 62,750 per year or EUR 30 per hour in Germany, which is 45% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to EUR 79,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between EUR 53,000 (25th percentile) and EUR 71,125 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in Germany as of July 2026.

What is the highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany?

The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany is EUR 71,125 per year, EUR 5,927 per month or EUR 34 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany?

The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany is EUR 53,000 per year, EUR 4,417 per month or EUR 25 per hour.

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Java Software Developer salaries in Germany

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EUR 50K - EUR 63K/yr

EUR 58K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

EUR 5K/yrAverage

EUR 3K - EUR 8K/yrRange

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Last updated 23 Oct 202456 Salaries submitted

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EUR 80K–EUR 120K/yr

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EUR 105K–EUR 142K/yr

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Zalando3.6★

EUR 88K - EUR 94K/yr Total pay

EUR 91K Median

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Deutsche Bahn3.8★

EUR 5K - EUR 5K/mo Total pay

EUR 5K Median

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Continental3.9★

EUR 67K - EUR 72K/yr Total pay

EUR 69K Median

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IBM3.9★

EUR 53K - EUR 57K/yr Total pay

EUR 55K Median

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CHECK243.5★

EUR 51K - EUR 55K/yr Total pay

EUR 53K Median

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