How much does a Java Developer in Germany make?

The average salary for a Java Developer is €58,000 per year or €28 per hour in Germany, which is 152% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €79,600 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between €51,600 (25th percentile) and €68,736 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 273 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Developer employees in Germany as of Jul 2026.

What is the highest salary for a Java Developer in Germany?

The highest salary for a Java Developer in Germany is €68,736 per year, €5,728 per month or €33 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Java Developer in Germany?

The lowest salary for a Java Developer in Germany is €51,600 per year, €4,300 per month or €25 per hour.

Does a Java Developer make good money in Germany?

About 60.00% of Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional HK$0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Java Developer in Germany as a good salary.

How much does a Java Developer make over time in Germany?

Java Developer professionals in Germany have a wide total pay range, between HK$21,840 and HK$41,160 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of HK$31,500 following the average career path of a Java Developer.

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Software Engineering Java Developer salaries in Germany

Base pay

€50K - €64K/yr

€55K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

€3K/yrAverage

€2K - €5K/yrRange

About our data

Last updated 26 Aug 2024273 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Java Developer

€24K–€228K/yr

Senior Java Developer

€370K–€1M/yr

Popular companies for Software Engineering Java Developers in Germany

GK Software3.7★

€50K - €58K/yr Total pay

€51K Median

Java Developer

Astek4.1★

€60K - €73K/yr Total pay

€66K Median

Java Developer

IBM3.9★

€50K - €54K/yr Total pay

€51K Median

Java Developer

Adesso SE3.7★

€42K - €56K/yr Total pay

€45K Median

Java Developer

Holidu4.6★

€59K - €79K/yr Total pay

€77K Median

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Java Developer

7-9 Years

€63K - €73K/yr

Berlin

submitted on 26 Aug 2025

€63K - €73K/yr

Java Developer

4-6 Years

€55K - €64K/yr

Chemnitz, Saxony

submitted on 17 Aug 2025

€55K - €64K/yr

Java Developer

4-6 Years

€67K/yr

(€65K • €2K)

Chemnitz, Saxony

submitted on 7 Aug 2025

€67K/yr

€65K • €2K

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Java Developer

4-6 Years

€52K - €61K/yr

Berlin

submitted on 4 Aug 2025

€52K - €61K/yr

Java Developer

4-6 Years

€60K - €70K/yr

Munich, Bavaria

submitted on 28 Jul 2025

€60K - €70K/yr

Java Developer

4-6 Years

€54K - €63K/yr

Berlin

submitted on 10 Jul 2025

€54K - €63K/yr

Java Developer

7-9 Years

€73K - €85K/yr

Munich, Bavaria

submitted on 3 Jul 2025

€73K - €85K/yr

Java Developer

0-1 Year

€40K - €46K/yr

Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia

submitted on 12 Jun 2025

€40K - €46K/yr

Java Developer

1-3 Years

€57K/yr

(€57K • €0)

Frankfurt am Main

submitted on 11 Jun 2025

€57K/yr

€57K • €0

Java Developer

1-3 Years

€63K/yr

(€63K • €0)

Jena

submitted on 26 May 2025

€63K/yr

€63K • €0

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