Berlin · Germany
Software Engineer Salary in Berlin
Base salary bands for software engineer roles in Berlin, adjusted from the national US reference band using a local market multiplier of 54%.
- 25th percentile
- $72k
- Median
- $91k
- 75th percentile
- $116k
- 90th percentile
- $145k
Cost-of-living adjusted
$103k
Equivalent purchasing power at US national average cost of living
Rent burden
19.6%
Median annual rent as a share of median gross pay
Estimated openings
495
Active openings estimate for this role in Berlin
By level
Software Engineer pay by level in Berlin
| Level | P25 | Median | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (L1–L2) | $53k | $64k | $88k |
| Mid (L3) | $72k | $86k | $116k |
| Senior (L4) | $93k | $111k | $156k |
| Staff (L5) | $122k | $145k | $208k |
| Principal (L6+) | $160k | $190k | $292k |
Employers
Companies hiring software engineers in Berlin
Vercel
Frontend cloud platform built around Next.js, edge delivery and preview-driven workflows.
Snowflake
Cloud data platform separating storage from compute across every major cloud.
HubSpot
Customer platform bundling CRM, marketing, sales and service for mid-market companies.
Shopify
Commerce platform powering online storefronts, payments and fulfilment for merchants.
21 open software engineer roles in Berlin right now
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Common questions
What is the average Software Engineer salary in Berlin?
The median software engineer salary in Berlin is $91k, with a typical range of $72k to $145k depending on level and company.
How far does a Software Engineer salary go in Berlin?
Adjusted for local cost of living, the median software engineer salary in Berlin is equivalent to about $103k of US-national purchasing power. Median rent takes up roughly 19.6% of gross pay.
How many Software Engineer openings are there in Berlin?
We estimate around 495 active software engineer openings in Berlin at any given time, scaled from the city's overall market size and hiring demand for this role.
Which companies hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Vercel, Snowflake, HubSpot, Shopify have hired for this role in Berlin.