DevOps Engineer Salary in Germany

€80,000Regional estimate

The median DevOps / SRE Engineer salary in Germany is €80,000. Most professionals earn between €59,000 and €108,000, with top earners exceeding €142,000 annually.

Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
€59,000
Median (p50)
€80,000
75th percentile
€108,000
Top 10% (p90)
€142,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
Junior€48,000-40%
Mid-level€70,000-12%
Senior€100,000+25%
Lead / Exec€140,000+75%

Total compensation

Base70%
Bonus12%
Equity12%
Benefits6%

Benefits are worth about €9,500 a year on top of cash pay.

Where this pay goes furthest

The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

This salary data is a regional estimate for DevOps / SRE Engineers in Germany. All figures represent gross annual income before taxes and deductions. The data is compiled from various sources to provide an overview.

Frequently asked questions

Is a median salary of €80,000 good for a DevOps / SRE Engineer in Germany?

Yes, a median salary of €80,000 is considered strong for a DevOps / SRE Engineer in Germany. It indicates that half of professionals earn more than this amount, with the top 25% earning €108,000 or higher.

How does a Senior DevOps / SRE Engineer salary compare to a Junior one?

Senior DevOps / SRE Engineers earn significantly more than their junior counterparts. The median salary for a senior role is €100,000, while the junior median is €48,000.

What is the total compensation for a DevOps / SRE Engineer?

The total compensation includes base salary plus benefits. The estimated annual benefits value is €9,500, which should be added to the base salary for a complete picture of earnings.

How are these DevOps / SRE Engineer salary figures calculated?

These figures are derived from a dataset of reported salaries for DevOps / SRE Engineers across Germany. Percentiles like the 25th (€59,000) and 75th (€108,000) show the salary distribution.

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