Backend Developer Salary in Berlin 2026
Berlin is Germany's startup capital and the most international tech city in the country. The city has the highest density of English-first tech companies in Germany, making it the top destination for non-EU IT professionals moving to Germany.
Based on 3 job listings with disclosed salaries · View all Germany →
EU Blue Card Eligibility: ✓ Typically qualifies
2026 IT shortage threshold: €45,934/year. Average Backend Developer salary in Berlin (€73,333) is above the threshold. Calculate your net take-home →
Working as a Backend Developer in Berlin
Top sectors
E-commerce (Zalando, About You), fintech (N26, SumUp), food tech (HelloFresh, Delivery Hero), travel (GetYourGuide), and a dense startup ecosystem.
Cost of living
Moderate — lower than Munich or Frankfurt. Average 1-bedroom apartment in city centre: €1,200–€1,800/month.
Berlin salaries are typically 5–10% below Munich but come with lower living costs. The salary/lifestyle ratio is among the best in Germany for tech professionals.
Active Backend Developer Jobs in Berlin
Senior Backend Engineer(Go), Storage Platform
Wolt
Backend Engineer (Golang) - Transfers Europe
SumUp
Senior Backend Engineer - Commercial Systems and Intelligence
sumup
Senior Backend Engineer - MarTech
SumUp
Senior Backend Engineer - Global Marts
Wolt
Backend Engineer (Golang) - Bank Balance
SumUp
Senior Backend Engineer - Identity Lifecycle
SumUp
Backend Engineer - Mid Level - Autopilot Team
Staffbase
Senior Backend Engineer
N26
Senior Backend Engineer (m/w/d)
caronsale
Senior Software Engineer, GraphQL - API Platform
GetYourGuide
Backend Engineer - Data (m/f/d)
Alcemy€60,000–€75,000
Senior Search Backend Engineer (m/f/x)
commercetools
Senior Software Engineer – Node.js (m/f/d)
Solarize
Senior Backend Engineer - Customer Risk Lifecycle
N26
Senior Software Engineer - Node.js/TypeScript (x/f/m)
Doctolib
Senior Search Backend Engineer (m/f/x)
commercetools
Senior Backend Developer – Go & Kubernetes
DATATRONiQ
Backend Engineer - Customer Risk Lifecycle
N26
Backend Engineer - Payments
N26
Backend Developer Salary in Berlin — FAQ
What does a Backend Developer earn in Berlin, Germany?
Backend Developers in Berlin earn an average of €73,333/year gross based on 3 listings with disclosed salaries. The range is €60,000–€80,000.
Does a Backend Developer in Berlin qualify for the EU Blue Card?
The EU Blue Card threshold for IT shortage occupations in 2026 is €45,934/year gross. The average Backend Developer salary in Berlin (€73,333) exceeds this threshold.
What is the cost of living in Berlin for IT professionals?
Moderate — lower than Munich or Frankfurt. Average 1-bedroom apartment in city centre: €1,200–€1,800/month. Berlin salaries are typically 5–10% below Munich but come with lower living costs. The salary/lifestyle ratio is among the best in Germany for tech professionals.
Which companies hire Backend Developers in Berlin?
Berlin has a strong Backend Developer job market. Top sectors: E-commerce (Zalando, About You), fintech (N26, SumUp), food tech (HelloFresh, Delivery Hero), travel (GetYourGuide), and a dense startup ecosystem.
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