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Data Scientist Salary in Germany

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The Germany median is $138,003 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$138,003
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,519
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$138,003
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$66.34
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$138,003
Essen, DE$138,003
Dortmund, DE$138,003
Dresden, DE$138,003
Bremen, DE$138,003
Nuremberg, DE$138,003
Munich, DE$104,472
Frankfurt, DE$101,050
Hamburg, DE$97,629
Berlin, DE$94,207
Düsseldorf, DE$92,496
Cologne, DE$90,786

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Germany?
The national median data scientist salary in Germany is about 121.000 € per year (10.100 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 79.600 € to 121.000 €.
Which Germany city pays data scientists the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 121.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 79.600 € per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about 52.800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 176.900 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is data scientist in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.