Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Italy
Software Engineer Salary in Italy
Based on our latest market data from 421 job listings with annual salary information in Italy:
Mid-level developers earn an average of 35,113 EUR per year, with a median of 34,000 EUR (based on 166 data points).
Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 46,909 EUR per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 161,310 EUR.
Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 47,685 EUR per year.
| Seniority | Average | Median | Distribution (Min - Max) | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italy
|
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| Junior | 35,227 EUR | 31,500 |
15,000
65,000
|
11
|
| Mid | 35,113 EUR | 34,000 |
15,000
77,500
|
166
|
| Mid | 100,208 USD | 96,250 |
60,000
160,100
|
6
|
| Mid | 37,500 GBP | 37,500 |
37,500
37,500
|
1
|
| Mid | 185,000 PLN | 185,000 |
185,000
185,000
|
1
|
| Senior | 46,909 EUR | 42,500 |
17,500
161,310
|
155
|
| Senior | 128,064 USD | 132,500 |
62,500
200,000
|
19
|
| Senior | 94,733 GBP | 110,000 |
64,200
110,000
|
3
|
| Senior | 332,750 PLN | 364,125 |
270,000
364,125
|
3
|
| Lead | 47,685 EUR | 47,500 |
22,500
66,000
|
27
|
| Lead | 75,000 GBP | 75,000 |
75,000
75,000
|
1
|
| Executive | 380,000 USD | 400,000 |
200,000
400,000
|
20
|
| Executive | 66,667 EUR | 47,500 |
45,000
107,500
|
3
|
| Mid-Senior | 47,500 EUR | 47,500 |
47,500
47,500
|
4
|
| Mid, Senior | 47,500 EUR | 47,500 |
47,500
47,500
|
1
|
| Seniority | Average | Median | Distribution (Min - Max) | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italy
|
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| Junior | 1,645 EUR | 1,645 |
1,640
1,650
|
2
|
| Mid | 89 EUR | 89 |
89
89
|
1
|
| Senior | 2,910 EUR | 2,700 |
1,800
4,000
|
5
|
| Seniority | Average | Median | Distribution (Min - Max) | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italy
|
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| Junior | 30 EUR | 30 |
30
30
|
1
|
| Mid | 43 USD | 43 |
43
43
|
3
|
| Mid | 400 EUR | 400 |
400
400
|
1
|
| Senior | 225 EUR | 255 |
150
275
|
6
|
| Senior | 50 EUR | 50 |
50
50
|
1
|
| Lead | 500 EUR | 500 |
500
500
|
1
|
| Executive | 200 USD | 200 |
200
200
|
2
|
| Junior-Senior | 245 EUR | 245 |
245
245
|
1
|
Salary Market FAQ
What is the average software engineer salary?
The average salary varies significantly by country and seniority level. Use the tables above to explore the latest figures for each market, broken down by Junior, Mid, Senior, Lead, and Executive roles.
Which country pays the highest for developers?
Based on our market data, Switzerland consistently offers the highest compensation packages for software engineering roles in Europe. Select "Global" above to compare all available markets side by side.
How does seniority impact compensation?
Seniority is a primary driver of salary. Transitioning from Mid to Senior level typically yields a 15-30% increase, while Lead and Executive roles can command significantly higher premiums.
Are remote roles paid differently?
Yes, our data shows that international remote roles, especially for Senior positions, often align with high-paying markets like the US or Switzerland, even if the developer is based elsewhere.