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Backend Developer Salary in Germany

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Germany median is $132,301 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$132,301
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,063
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$132,301
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$63.61
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$132,301
Essen, DE$132,301
Dortmund, DE$132,301
Dresden, DE$132,301
Bremen, DE$132,301
Nuremberg, DE$132,301
Munich, DE$99,796
Frankfurt, DE$96,602
Hamburg, DE$93,295
Berlin, DE$89,987
Düsseldorf, DE$88,391
Cologne, DE$86,680

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Germany?
The national median backend developer salary in Germany is about 116.000 € per year (9.700 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 76.000 € to 116.000 €.
Which Germany city pays backend developers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 116.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 76.000 € per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about 50.500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 167.000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is backend developer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.