Data 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 Data Engineer salary in Berlin (€91,000) is above the threshold. Calculate your net take-home →
Working as a Data 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 Data Engineer Jobs in Berlin
Azure Cloud Databricks Engineer (German Speaking)
Steadman & Chase
Working Student Data Engineer (m/f/d)
Raisin
Staff Data Engineer (f/m/d)_metrify
Enpal
Senior Data Engineer (f/m/d)_metrify
Enpal
Working Student Data Engineer (m/f/d)
Raisin
Data Engineer
Superhuman%20Platform%20Inc€91,000–€125,000
Data Engineer
Superhuman€91,000–€125,000
Data Engineering Manager, Supply
GetYourGuide
Senior Machine Learning Scientist / Data Engineer - Logistics Algorithms (all genders)
Zalando SE
Data Engineer
Dataiku
(Junior) Data Engineer (m/f/d)
Raisin
Data Engineer Salary in Berlin — FAQ
What does a Data Engineer earn in Berlin, Germany?
Data Engineers in Berlin earn an average of €91,000/year gross based on 2 listings with disclosed salaries. The range is €91,000–€91,000.
Does a Data 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 Data Engineer salary in Berlin (€91,000) 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 Data Engineers in Berlin?
Berlin has a strong Data 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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