Software 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 9 job listings with disclosed salaries · View all Germany →
EU Blue Card Eligibility: ✓ Typically qualifies
2026 IT shortage threshold: €45,934/year. Average Software Engineer salary in Berlin (€79,333) is above the threshold. Calculate your net take-home →
Working as a Software 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 Software Engineer Jobs in Berlin
Senior Software Engineer
Wolt
Backend Engineer - Transfers Gateway
SumUp
Senior Software Engineer - US Payments and Partner Operations (m/f/d)
Raisin
Backend Engineer - Money Transfers
SumUp
Senior Graphics/JVM Software Engineer (JVM Runtime)
jetbrains
Backend Engineer - Risk&Compliance
SumUp
Founding Engineer – Backend & Platform
Clera
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Clera€66,000–€120,000
Software Engineer (ServiceNow) - RegTech
N26
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Clera€66,000–€120,000
Backend Engineer
Clera€80,000–€120,000
Founding Engineer – Backend & Platform
Clera
Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) - Supply
GetYourGuide
Backend Engineer
Clera€80,000–€120,000
Senior Software Engineer (Frontend focused)
GetYourGuide
Senior Software Engineer (Qodana Core)
JetBrains
Lead Backend Engineer - Conversational Banking
N26
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Clera
Project Manager (Software Engineering Research)
JetBrains
Senior Graphics/JVM Software Engineer (JVM Runtime)
JetBrains
Software Engineer Salary in Berlin — FAQ
What does a Software Engineer earn in Berlin, Germany?
Software Engineers in Berlin earn an average of €79,333/year gross based on 9 listings with disclosed salaries. The range is €60,000–€100,000.
Does a Software 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 Software Engineer salary in Berlin (€79,333) 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 Software Engineers in Berlin?
Berlin has a strong Software 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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