Golang Developer salary in Cologne

Golang Engineers working in Cologne earn normally around 70.000 EUR per year and most of the Golang salaries are between 55.000 EUR and 85.000 EUR per year.

Cologne ranks 4. when it comes to the average salary of a Golang Developer in Germany. (Karlsruhe is on the 1st place).

If you earn less than 55.000 EUR then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Golang Developer job in Cologne.

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

average Golang Developer salary in Cologne
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market85.000 EUR
top 25% of market70.000 EUR
average salary69.500 EUR
median salary70.000 EUR
bottom 25% of market65.000 EUR
bottom 10% of market55.000 EUR

Average and median Golang Engineer salary in Cologne

The average salary for Golang Developers in Cologne is 69.500 EUR per year, while the median salary is 70.000 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 Golang Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 70.000 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.

Golang Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in Cologne

The top 25% best earning Golang Developers earn more than 70.000 EUR per year and the top 10% reach over 85.000 EUR, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Golang Engineers earn less than 65.000 EUR per year and 10% earn less than 55.000 EUR.

Golang Developer salaries in different cities in Germany

You have to be aware that the salaries for Golang Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Cologne, 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 Golang Engineer salary in Cologne?

The average salary for Golang Developer in Cologne is 69.500 EUR per year, while the median salary is 70.000 EUR per year.

How much does a Golang Developer earn in Cologne?

Golang Engineers in Cologne can earn between 55.000 EUR and 85.000 EUR per year. You can find Golang Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Golang Developer in Cologne?

The highest salary is 85.000 EUR per year. Best paying Golang Developer jobs in Cologne can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Golang Developer in Cologne?

The lowest salary for a Golang Developer in Cologne is 50.000 EUR, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.