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Software Engineer salary in Hamburg: can you afford rent?
A Software Engineer in Hamburg typically earns €54,000–€144,000/year, with a median around €86,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Software Engineer salary of €86,000/year, spending on median Hamburg rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 20% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a comfortable situation.
Software Engineer salary range in Hamburg
€54,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€86,000
Typical
median estimate
€144,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Software engineers design, build, and maintain applications and systems software. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Hamburg.
How much rent can a Software Engineer afford?
Rent landscape in Hamburg
€900
Budget
cheapest 10%
€1,450
Median
most common
€2,300
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. Destatis EVS 2023 + Mietspiegel Hamburg 2023 · 2023–2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Software Engineer earn in Hamburg?
A Software Engineer in Hamburg typically earns between €54,000 and €144,000/year, with a median around €86,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Hamburg?
At a typical Software Engineer salary of €86,000/year, median Hamburg rent (€1,450/month) takes up 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Hamburg start around €900/month.
How much rent can a Software Engineer afford in Hamburg?
On a median Software Engineer salary of €86,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €2,150/month. Compared to Hamburg's median rent of €1,450/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.
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