How much does a Java Software Engineer in Germany make?

The average salary for a Java Software Engineer is EUR 63,600 per year or EUR 31 per hour in Germany, which is 51% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to EUR 82,850 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between EUR 53,875 (25th percentile) and EUR 81,125 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 51 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Engineer employees in Germany as of July 2026.

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

The highest salary for a Java Software Engineer in Germany is EUR 81,125 per year, EUR 6,760 per month or EUR 39 per hour.

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

The lowest salary for a Java Software Engineer in Germany is EUR 53,875 per year, EUR 4,490 per month or EUR 26 per hour.

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Java Software Engineer salaries in Germany

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EUR 52K - EUR 75K/yr

EUR 60K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

EUR 4K/yrAverage

EUR 2K - EUR 6K/yrRange

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Last updated 21 Feb 202451 Salaries submitted

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EUR 86K - EUR 94K/yr Total pay

EUR 90K Median

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EUR 73K - EUR 80K/yr Total pay

EUR 76K Median

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EUR 6K - EUR 6K/mo Total pay

EUR 6K Median

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EUR 15 - EUR 17/hr Total pay

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EUR 78K - EUR 83K/yr Total pay

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