How much does a software programmer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,160 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,212
- Equals
- $69,140
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $69,720 |
| 9. Germany | $69,140 |
| 10. Belgium estimate | $67,050 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst€78,980
- Software developer€76,350
- Web developer€59,970
- Software tester€70,370
- Data administrator€71,090
- Systems administrator€66,430
- Networks engineer€69,140
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified€77,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,160 a month, €61,920 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €38,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €101,200.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $69,140 in Germany, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: €78,980 a year against €61,920 for a software programmer, 1.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate