How much does a Java Developer in Germany make?

The average salary for a Java Developer is EUR 58,000 per year or EUR 28 per hour in Germany, which is 47% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to EUR 79,600 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between EUR 51,600 (25th percentile) and EUR 68,736 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 273 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Developer employees in Germany as of July 2026.

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

The highest salary for a Java Developer in Germany is EUR 68,736 per year, EUR 5,728 per month or EUR 33 per hour.

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

The lowest salary for a Java Developer in Germany is EUR 51,600 per year, EUR 4,300 per month or EUR 25 per hour.

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Software Engineering Java Developer salaries in Germany

Base pay

EUR 50K - EUR 64K/yr

EUR 55K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

EUR 3K/yrAverage

EUR 2K - EUR 5K/yrRange

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Last updated 17 June 2025273 Salaries submitted

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EUR 80K–EUR 120K/yr

Senior Java Developer

EUR 105K–EUR 142K/yr

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EUR 50K - EUR 58K/yr Total pay

EUR 51K Median

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Astek4.1★

EUR 60K - EUR 73K/yr Total pay

EUR 66K Median

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EUR 50K - EUR 54K/yr Total pay

EUR 51K Median

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Adesso SE3.7★

EUR 42K - EUR 56K/yr Total pay

EUR 45K Median

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Holidu4.6★

EUR 59K - EUR 79K/yr Total pay

EUR 77K Median

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