Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Romania

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February 21, 2026 19:35

Software Engineer Salary in Romania

Based on our latest market data from 47 job listings with annual salary information in Romania:

Mid-level developers earn an average of 84,000 EUR per year, with a median of 110,000 EUR (based on 3 data points).

Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 120,333 USD per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 200,000 USD.

Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 182,200 USD per year.

Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Romania
Mid 84,000 EUR 110,000
32,000 110,000
3
Mid 24,000 GBP 24,000
24,000 24,000
2
Mid 90,000 RON 90,000
90,000 90,000
1
Senior 120,333 USD 100,000
62,500 200,000
18
Senior 86,360 EUR 95,000
53,802 95,000
5
Senior 370,000 RON 370,000
370,000 370,000
1
Senior 30,000 GBP 30,000
30,000 30,000
1
Lead 182,200 USD 200,000
146,600 200,000
3
Lead 406,750 PLN 406,750
342,000 471,500
2
Lead 113,000 EUR 113,000
113,000 113,000
1
Executive 377,778 USD 400,000
200,000 400,000
9
Senior Associate 200,300 PLN 200,300
200,300 200,300
1
Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Romania
Junior 3,050 GBP 3,050
3,050 3,050
1
Mid 4,823 RON 1,066
1,066 19,750
8
Mid 6,938 EUR 7,750
4,500 7,750
4
Mid 3,275 GBP 3,275
3,050 3,500
2
Mid 5,250 USD 5,250
5,250 5,250
1
Senior 7,200 EUR 7,750
3,900 7,750
7
Senior 2,055 RON 1,066
1,066 7,000
6
Senior 4,000 USD 4,000
4,000 4,000
1
Senior 3,250 GBP 3,250
3,250 3,250
1
Lead 1,066 RON 1,066
1,066 1,066
2
Mid-Senior 8,175 RON 8,175
7,050 9,300
2
Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Romania
Senior 44 USD 41
40 53
4

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.