Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Italy
Software Engineer Salary in Italy
Based on our latest market data from 347 job listings with annual salary information in Italy:
Mid-level developers earn an average of 34,573 EUR per year, with a median of 33,500 EUR (based on 133 data points).
Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 47,710 EUR per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 161,310 EUR.
Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 46,614 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 | 34,573 EUR | 33,500 |
15,000
77,500
|
133
|
| Mid | 108,250 USD | 100,000 |
60,000
160,100
|
5
|
| Mid | 37,500 GBP | 37,500 |
37,500
37,500
|
1
|
| Mid | 185,000 PLN | 185,000 |
185,000
185,000
|
1
|
| Senior | 47,710 EUR | 45,000 |
17,500
161,310
|
128
|
| Senior | 124,068 USD | 130,000 |
62,500
165,600
|
18
|
| Senior | 94,733 GBP | 110,000 |
64,200
110,000
|
3
|
| Senior | 364,125 PLN | 364,125 |
364,125
364,125
|
2
|
| Lead | 46,614 EUR | 47,500 |
22,500
66,000
|
22
|
| Lead | 75,000 GBP | 75,000 |
75,000
75,000
|
1
|
| Executive | 375,000 USD | 400,000 |
200,000
400,000
|
16
|
| Executive | 77,500 EUR | 77,500 |
47,500
107,500
|
2
|
| Mid-Senior | 47,500 EUR | 47,500 |
47,500
47,500
|
3
|
| 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
|
| Senior | 2,833 EUR | 2,700 |
1,800
4,000
|
3
|
| 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
|
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.