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.
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