DevOps 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 0 job listings with disclosed salaries · View all Germany →
Not enough salary data for this specific city yet — showing national averages.
Most DevOps Engineer roles in Berlin clear the Blue Card threshold of €45,934/year.
EU Blue Card Eligibility: ✓ Typically qualifies
2026 IT shortage threshold: €45,934/year. Ensure your offer letter shows €45,934+ to qualify. Calculate your net take-home →
Working as a DevOps 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 DevOps Engineer Jobs in Berlin
DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)
ZDF Sparks GmbH
(Senior) DevOps Engineer - Platform Services (m/w/d)
D-TRUST GmbH
Software Engineer (m/w/d) mit Schwerpunkt Cloud & DevOps
Bertrandt AG
Senior Database DevOps Engineer
SumUp
DevOps Engineer - Network & Systems (m/w/x)
Deutscher BundeswehrVerband e. V.
DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)
PerZukunft Arbeitsvermittlung GmbH&Co.KG
Cloud/DevOps Software Engineer (m/w/d)
Schmitt GmbH
Specialist System Engineer (w/m/d) - Kubernetes Security
Bundesagentur für Arbeit IT-Systemhaus Nürnberg
DevOps Engineer – Cloud Native & Kubernetes (m/w/d)
Bundesdruckerei Gruppe GmbH
Cloud/DevOps Software Engineer (m/w/d)
Tintschl Technik GmbH
Specialist Software Engineer (w/m/d) Managed Kubernetes
Ionos
DevOps Engineer - Certificate Services (m/w/d)
D-TRUST GmbH
ITSM DevOps Schwerpunkt Schnittstellen (m/w/d)
DKB Service GmbH
DevOps Engineer - OS und Cloud-Management (m/w/d)
Bundesdruckerei Gruppe GmbH
DevOps Engineer - ID Services (m/w/d)
D-TRUST GmbH
DevOps Engineer (all genders)
]init[ AG
DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)
ZDF Sparks GmbH
DevOps Engineer (f/m/x)
D4L data4life gGmbH
Cloud & DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes, Edge & Cloud
DATATRONiQ
Senior Backend Developer – Go & Kubernetes
DATATRONiQ
DevOps Engineer Salary in Berlin — FAQ
What does a DevOps Engineer earn in Berlin, Germany?
DevOps Engineer salaries in Berlin typically fall in the range of €50,000–€90,000 gross per year. 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.
Does a DevOps 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. Most DevOps Engineer roles at mid-senior level in Berlin meet 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 DevOps Engineers in Berlin?
Berlin has a strong DevOps 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.
DevOps Engineer Salary in Other German Cities
Browse live DevOps Engineer jobs in Berlin
Updated daily from official company ATS feeds and the German federal job portal.
View DevOps Engineer jobs in Berlin →Other IT Roles in Berlin
Salary data from disclosed job listings only. Data refreshed daily.