Median salary
$127,110
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$106.4k – $148.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
20.1%
27 of 134 roles
Live roles
134
open right now
Salary trend
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Grafana Labs
|
$139,904 | 11 |
Air Apps
|
$67,479 | 5 |
|
micro1
|
$156,000 | 3 |
Almedia
|
$102,373 | 2 |
|
Zeit AI (YC S24)
|
$212,484 | 1 |
|
Peec AI
|
$145,187 | 1 |
|
Langfuse
|
$144,187 | 1 |
|
AURORA
|
$135,000 | 1 |
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How much do Backend Engineer roles in Germany pay?
The median salary for Backend Engineer roles in Germany is $127,110 per year. Most pay falls between $106,359 (25th percentile) and $148,772 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $67,479 to $155,527.
These figures are computed live from 134 active Backend Engineer roles in Germany on JobsRadar, of which 27 (20.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Backend Engineer roles in Germany include Zeit AI (YC S24), micro1, Langfuse and Peec AI.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Backend Engineer salary in Germany?
- The median is $127,110 per year, with most pay between $106,359 and $148,772 (25th–75th percentile), based on 27 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Backend Engineer salary range in Germany?
- Pay ranges from about $67,479 to $155,527 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $127,110. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.