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Frontend Developer vs Site Reliability Engineer salary

In Germany, a site reliability engineer earns about 80% more than a frontend developer $238,370 vs $132,301 per year.

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Technology
Frontend Developer
$132,301/yr
Monthly
$11,063
Hourly
$64
Range
$87,022$187,616
10-yr outlook
+16%
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Site Reliability Engineer
$238,370/yr
Monthly
$19,845
Hourly
$114
Range
$148,268$348,544
10-yr outlook
+22%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileFrontend DeveloperSite Reliability Engineer
Entry (10th)$87,022$148,268
25th$109,718$193,319
Median$132,301$238,370
75th$159,901$293,457
Senior (90th)$187,616$348,544

National Germany figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a frontend developer or site reliability engineer earn more in Germany?
A site reliability engineer earns more, at about 209.000 € per year vs 116.000 € for a frontend developer — roughly 80% (93.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Germany?
A frontend developer typically earns 76.300 €–164.500 €, while a site reliability engineer earns 130.000 €–305.600 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Germany?
On a monthly basis before tax, a frontend developer averages about 9.700 € and a site reliability engineer about 17.400 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Germany, a frontend developer earns about 76.300 € while a site reliability engineer earns about 130.000 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Germany, a frontend developer earns about 164.500 € while a site reliability engineer earns about 305.600 € per year.
Are frontend developer and site reliability engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.