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The analysis shows which technologies, work models, benefits and advertised gross salaries appear often in job ads for Software Developer.

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Salaries, roles and technologies in current IT job ads.

Arrows indicate whether each category share increased or decreased from the previous period.

Advertised gross salaries in IT job ads

68,000 EUR gross0%

Advertised gross annual salary ranges from matching IT job ads.

Salary figures refer to gross salary ranges advertised in job ads, not measured employee compensation.

161 job ads with salary data

P25
58,000 EUR gross
Median
68,000 EUR gross
P75
75,000 EUR gross
P90
85,000 EUR gross

Average: 68,000 EUR gross

Recruiting key figures

Analysed IT job ads
3.255
Last twelve months
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Median advertised gross salary
68,000 EUR gross0%
Most mentioned technology
C++
Most visible location
Berlin

What appears often in IT job ads

Technologies

  • C++5.1 %
  • Java4.5 %
  • C#4.4 %
  • Python4.2 %
  • JavaScript3.4 %

Locations

  • Berlin5.6 %
  • München5.3 %
  • Hamburg3.9 %
  • Bremen3.1 %
  • Stuttgart3.1 %

Industries

  • Internet, IT, Telekom29.7 %
  • Personaldienstleistung16.9 %
  • Industrie, Produktion14.9 %
  • Banken, Finanz, Versicherung4.8 %
  • Beratung4.2 %

Industries

Advertised gross salary by company industry

Median advertised gross annual salary for the industries with the highest job ad presence.

  • Internet, IT, Telekom

    29.7 %

    63,000 EUR gross

    P25: 57,000 EUR grossP75: 78,000 EUR gross

  • Personaldienstleistung

    16.9 %

    70,000 EUR gross+3%

    P25: 60,000 EUR grossP75: 75,000 EUR gross

  • Industrie, Produktion

    14.9 %

    70,000 EUR gross

    P25: 65,000 EUR grossP75: 73,000 EUR gross

  • Banken, Finanz, Versicherung

    4.8 %

    105,000 EUR gross

    P25: 105,000 EUR grossP75: 105,000 EUR gross

What the analysis shows for IT job ads

Positioning the Software Developer recruiting market

For Software Developer roles, 3,255 analysed IT job ads in the last twelve months form the basis of this snapshot. Posted gross salary ranges show a median of €68,000, a 25th percentile of €58,000 and a 75th percentile of €75,000; the median is unchanged compared with the previous period. Salary figures are based on 161 posted salary entries. Frequently visible technologies in ads include C++, Java, C# and Python. Berlin, Munich and Hamburg are among the most represented locations; Onsite working models account for about 66.7 % of listings, with Hybrid also commonly offered. Prominent company industries include Internet/IT/Telecom, Personnel Services and Industry.

Recruiting recommendations

How employers can position Software Developer roles and tech stacks

  • Define role profiles and prioritize tech stack mentions: include C++, Java, C#, Python and JavaScript and specify Embedded, Back End or Full Stack focus.
  • Display posted gross salary ranges clearly: use the median €68,000 and the 25th–75th percentile range €58,000–€75,000 as orientation.
  • Specify working model explicitly: Onsite (≈66.7 %), Hybrid or Full Remote to align expectations with visible demand.

Improve job ads

Job ad for Software Developer: state salary, role and technologies clearly

  • Use a specific job title such as 'Software Developer – Embedded' or 'Java Developer'.
  • State a clear posted gross salary range (e.g. €58,000–€75,000) and, if useful, mention median and upper percentiles.
  • Prioritize top technologies in the ad: C++, Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, Git, SQL.

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