Software Engineer Salary in Berlin

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What do Software Engineers earn in Berlin?

Software Engineers in Berlin earn competitively within the European market, with a median of €75,000. Berlin's vibrant startup and scaleup scene — anchored by companies like Zalando, Delivery Hero, and N26 — drives steady demand for engineering talent across all levels.

Salaries in Berlin are lower than London or Zurich but cost of living is also significantly lower. Engineers at Series B+ companies and public tech firms typically earn €90,000–€110,000, with equity adding meaningful upside.

Salary by seniority level

Junior (0–2 yrs): €42,000 – €58,000

Mid-level (2–5 yrs): €58,000 – €80,000

Senior (5–8 yrs): €80,000 – €105,000

Staff / Principal (8+ yrs): €105,000 – €140,000+

About this data

MasloJobs aggregates salary data from 350,000+ verified tech compensation data points across Europe. Updated continuously from live job postings, not self-reported surveys.

Last updated: March 2026