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Cost to Hire a Software Engineer in Germany

Reference gross salary 65,000 EUR · total employer cost 77,740 EUR (19.60% on top of salary).

Employer contributionRateAmount / yrSource
Gross salary€65,000
Pension Insurance9.30%€6,045Eurostat Labour Cost Index
Health Insurance7.30%€4,745Eurostat Labour Cost Index
Long-term Care Insurance1.70%€1,105Eurostat Labour Cost Index
Unemployment Insurance1.30%€845Eurostat Labour Cost Index
Total employer contributions19.60%€12,740
Total cost to employer€77,740

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