Cybersecurity Engineer 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 2 job listings with disclosed salaries · View all Germany →
EU Blue Card Eligibility: ✓ Typically qualifies
2026 IT shortage threshold: €45,934/year. Average Cybersecurity Engineer salary in Berlin (€51,000) is above the threshold. Calculate your net take-home →
Working as a Cybersecurity Engineer 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 Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Berlin
Information Security Controls Manager - Cloud & AI Governance
N26
Senior Cloud Security Engineer (m,f,x)
HelloFresh
Physical Security and Safety Specialist
Wolt
Growth Associate - Bank & Lending
SumUp
AI Video Creator – Paid Social (m/f/d)
Autoscout24
Technical Founder's Associate (Berlin, on-site)
Sensmore
Senior Product Security Engineer
N26
Senior Product Security Engineer
N26
Steering & Planning Associate - Payments
N26
Senior Cloud Security Engineer (m,f,x)
hellofresh
Social Media Community Manager (all genders)
Flaconi€42,000+
Head of Performance Marketing, Paid Social
GetYourGuide
Working Student Information Security & Access Management (m/f/d)
Raisin
Technical Founders Associate
Lyceum
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
N26
Working Student Information Security & Access Management (m/f/d)
Raisin
Senior Associate Investments Compliance
N26
Director of IT Security (m/f/d)
Raisin
Growth Associate
Lyceum
Principal Engineer, Product Security (m/f/x)
commercetools
Cybersecurity Engineer Salary in Berlin — FAQ
What does a Cybersecurity Engineer earn in Berlin, Germany?
Cybersecurity Engineers in Berlin earn an average of €51,000/year gross based on 2 listings with disclosed salaries. The range is €42,000–€60,000.
Does a Cybersecurity Engineer 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 Cybersecurity Engineer salary in Berlin (€51,000) 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 Cybersecurity Engineers in Berlin?
Berlin has a strong Cybersecurity Engineer 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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