Software Architect salary in Dortmund

Software Architects working in Dortmund earn normally around 53.000 EUR per year and most of the Architect salaries are between 15.000 EUR and 67.500 EUR per year.

Dortmund ranks 18. when it comes to the average salary of a Software Architect in Germany. (Karlsruhe is on the 1st place).

If you earn less than 15.000 EUR then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Software Architect job in Dortmund.

If you want to check the stats for a different technology or city, select it below (not all options have enough data yet):

average Software Architect salary in Dortmund
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market67.500 EUR
top 25% of market65.000 EUR
average salary54.800 EUR
median salary53.000 EUR
bottom 25% of market40.000 EUR
bottom 10% of market15.000 EUR

Average and median Software Architect salary in Dortmund

The average salary for Software Architects in Dortmund is 54.800 EUR per year, while the median salary is 53.000 EUR per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Software Architect earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 53.000 EUR and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Software Architect compensation statistics and percentiles in Dortmund

The top 25% best earning Software Architects earn more than 65.000 EUR per year and the top 10% reach over 67.500 EUR, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Software Architects earn less than 40.000 EUR per year and 10% earn less than 15.000 EUR.

Software Architect salaries in different cities in Germany

You have to be aware that the salaries for Software Architects can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Dortmund, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 2000 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Software Architect salary in Dortmund?

The average salary for Software Architect in Dortmund is 54.800 EUR per year, while the median salary is 53.000 EUR per year.

How much does a Software Architect earn in Dortmund?

Software Architects in Dortmund can earn between 15.000 EUR and 67.500 EUR per year. You can find Software Architect salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Software Architect in Dortmund?

The highest salary is 85.000 EUR per year. Best paying Software Architect jobs in Dortmund can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Architect in Dortmund?

The lowest salary for a Software Architect in Dortmund is 15.000 EUR, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.