Java Developer Salaries
How much does a Java Developer make in Germany?
Total pay range
€52K - €70K/yr
€59K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
€50K - €65K/yrBase pay
€2K - €5K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Java Developers in Germany
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Recent salaries shared by Java Developer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Java Developer
15+ years
€61K/yr
€61K • €0
Memmingen
submitted on May 5, 2026
€61K/yr
€61K • €0
Java Developer
4-6 years
€54K/yr
€54K • €0
Düsseldorf
submitted on Apr 29, 2026
€54K/yr
€54K • €0
Java Developer
1-3 years
€44K/yr
€44K • €0
Magdeburg
submitted on Feb 27, 2026
€44K/yr
€44K • €0
Java Developer
4-6 years
€46K - €54K/yr
Augsburg, Bavaria
submitted on Jan 30, 2026
€46K - €54K/yr
Java Developer
4-6 years
€68K/yr
€68K • €0
Ingolstadt
submitted on Dec 10, 2025
€68K/yr
€68K • €0
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Java Developer
0-1 year
€41K - €48K/yr
Frankfurt am Main
submitted on Oct 24, 2025
€41K - €48K/yr
Java Developer
10-14 years
€51K - €59K/yr
Hamburg
submitted on Oct 6, 2025
€51K - €59K/yr
Java Developer
7-9 years
€40K - €46K/yr
Dresden
submitted on Oct 3, 2025
€40K - €46K/yr
Java Developer
1-3 years
€43K/yr
€43K • €0
Reutlingen
submitted on Sep 26, 2025
€43K/yr
€43K • €0
Java Developer
7-9 years
€63K - €73K/yr
Berlin
submitted on Aug 26, 2025
€63K - €73K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Java Developer salaries
How much does a Java Developer in Germany make?
The average salary for a Java Developer is €59,000 per year or €28 per hour in Germany, which is 50% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €79,600 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between €51,850 (25th percentile) and €70,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 272 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Developer employees in Germany as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Developer in Germany?
The highest salary for a Java Developer in Germany is €70,000 per year, €5,833 per month or €34 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Developer in Germany?
The lowest salary for a Java Developer in Germany is €51,850 per year, €4,321 per month or €25 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Java Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €104,350 per year (estimate) and goes up to €373,744 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.