How much does a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Germany make?

The average salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer is €64,450 per year or €31 per hour in Germany, which is 36% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €88,800 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between €54,075 (25th percentile) and €74,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 30 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer - Java Developer employees in Germany as of Jul 2026.

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

The highest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Germany is €74,500 per year, €6,208 per month or €36 per hour.

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

The lowest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Germany is €54,075 per year, €4,506 per month or €26 per hour.

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Software Engineer Java Developer Salaries

Software Engineer Java Developer salaries in Germany

Base pay

€52K - €68K/yr

€61K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

€4K/yrAverage

€2K - €7K/yrRange

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Last updated 21 Jun 202430 Salaries submitted

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Java Developer

€70K–€100K/yr

Senior Java Developer

€100K–€128K/yr

Director of Software Development

€158K–€173K/yr

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Accenture3.7★

€61K - €65K/yr Total pay

€63K Median

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Deutsche Bank3.8★

€72K - €77K/yr Total pay

€75K Median

Software Engineer - Java Developer

adviqo3.2★

€62K - €67K/yr Total pay

€65K Median

Software Engineer - Java Developer

Amazon3.5★

€61K - €67K/yr Total pay

€64K Median

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CHECK243.5★

€48K - €52K/yr Total pay

€50K Median

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