Java Software Developer Salaries
How much does a Java Software Developer make in Germany?
Total pay range
€53K - €71K/yr
€63K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
€50K - €63K/yrBase pay
€3K - €8K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Java Software Developers in Germany
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Recent salaries shared by Java Software 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 Software Developer
4-6 years
€57K/yr
€56K • €1K
Hannover
submitted on Mar 26, 2026
€57K/yr
€56K • €1K
Java Software Developer
4-6 years
€63K - €74K/yr
Berlin
submitted on Jan 16, 2026
€63K - €74K/yr
Java Software Developer
4-6 years
€50K/yr
€50K • €0
Jena
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
€50K/yr
€50K • €0
Java Software Developer
10-14 years
€84K - €98K/yr
Berlin
submitted on Feb 25, 2025
€84K - €98K/yr
Java Software Developer
4-6 years
€51K/yr
€51K • €0
Berlin
submitted on Feb 23, 2025
€51K/yr
€51K • €0
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Java Software Developer
1-3 years
€73K - €85K/yr
Hamburg
submitted on Nov 19, 2024
€73K - €85K/yr
Java Software Developer
10-14 years
€40K/yr
€40K • €0
Berlin
submitted on Oct 23, 2024
€40K/yr
€40K • €0
Java Software Developer
4-6 years
€45K - €52K/yr
Berlin
submitted on Apr 16, 2024
€45K - €52K/yr
Java Software Developer
7-9 years
€17K/yr
€17K • €0
Braunschweig
submitted on Apr 15, 2024
€17K/yr
€17K • €0
Java Software Developer
1-3 years
€67K/yr
€67K • €0
Hamburg
submitted on Feb 23, 2024
€67K/yr
€67K • €0
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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Developer salaries
How much does a Java Software Developer in Germany make?
The average salary for a Java Software Developer is €62,750 per year or €30 per hour in Germany, which is 56% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €79,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Germany is between €53,000 (25th percentile) and €71,125 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in Germany as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany?
The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany is €71,125 per year, €5,927 per month or €34 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany?
The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Germany is €53,000 per year, €4,417 per month or €25 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Java Software Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Java Software 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.




