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Data Engineer Salary in Germany

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Germany median is $205,294 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$205,294
per year
Monthly (national)
$17,108
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$205,294
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$98.70
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$205,294
Essen, DE$205,294
Dortmund, DE$205,294
Dresden, DE$205,294
Bremen, DE$205,294
Nuremberg, DE$205,294
Munich, DE$152,830
Frankfurt, DE$150,549
Hamburg, DE$147,128
Berlin, DE$139,144
Cologne, DE$139,144
Düsseldorf, DE$139,144

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Germany?
The national median data engineer salary in Germany is about 180.000 € per year (15.000 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 122.000 € to 180.000 €.
Which Germany city pays data engineers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 180.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Düsseldorf, DE is on the lower end at about 122.000 € per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about 79.100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 259.200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is data engineer in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.