What do IT professionals earn in Germany in 2026?

Based on BA Entgeltatlas and Destatis earnings structure: Junior Software Engineer (0–2 years): 45,000–65,000 euros. Mid-Level (3–6 years): 65,000–90,000 euros. Senior (7+ years): 88,000–120,000 euros. Lead/Architect: 105,000–145,000 euros. Regional premiums: Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg 10–20% above the national average. Remote work (Destatis Homeoffice 2024, Q049: 25% full-time remote in IT) is increasingly levelling regional differences. LinkedIn Economic Graph 2025: cloud, AI, and security specialisations command a 15–25% premium over generalist roles. Cedefop: upward salary pressure in IT continues due to structural skills shortage.