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The analysis shows which technologies, work models, benefits and advertised gross salaries appear often in job ads for Software Engineer.

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Salaries, roles and technologies in current IT job ads.

Arrows indicate whether each category share increased or decreased from the previous period.

Advertised gross salaries in IT job ads

56,000 EUR gross0%

Advertised gross annual salary ranges from matching IT job ads.

Salary figures refer to gross salary ranges advertised in job ads, not measured employee compensation.

415 job ads with salary data

P25
50,000 EUR gross
Median
56,000 EUR gross
P75
63,000 EUR gross
P90
70,000 EUR gross

Average: 58,000 EUR gross

Recruiting key figures

Analysed IT job ads
623
Last twelve months
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Median advertised gross salary
56,000 EUR gross0%
Most mentioned technology
Java
Most visible location
Wien

What appears often in IT job ads

Technologies

  • Java6.2 %
  • Python4.2 %
  • C#3.1 %
  • C++3.1 %
  • Kubernetes3 %

Locations

  • Wien41.3 %
  • Linz12.8 %
  • Graz7 %
  • Salzburg4.3 %
  • Innsbruck2.5 %

Industries

  • Internet, IT, Telekom35.7 %
  • Industrie, Produktion8 %
  • Elektronik, Automatisation6 %
  • Beratung5.2 %
  • Sport, Freizeit5.1 %

Industries

Advertised gross salary by company industry

Median advertised gross annual salary for the industries with the highest job ad presence.

  • Internet, IT, Telekom

    35.7 %

    58,000 EUR gross+4%

    P25: 50,000 EUR grossP75: 65,000 EUR gross

  • Industrie, Produktion

    8 %

    54,000 EUR gross+15%

    P25: 46,000 EUR grossP75: 60,000 EUR gross

  • Elektronik, Automatisation

    6 %

    51,000 EUR gross+2%

    P25: 46,000 EUR grossP75: 60,000 EUR gross

  • Beratung

    5.2 %

    58,000 EUR gross

    P25: 55,000 EUR grossP75: 60,000 EUR gross

What the analysis shows for IT job ads

Positioning the recruiting market for Software Engineer

For the role Software Engineer, 623 analyzed IT job ads in the last twelve months were used. Advertised gross salaries in the evaluation show a median of €56,000, a 25th–75th percentile range of €50,000–€63,000 and a 90th percentile of €70,000. The Software Engineer label accounts for 60.4 % of this evaluation (previously 53.3 %, +7.2 percentage points). Frequently listed technologies include Java, Python, C#, C++, Kubernetes and TypeScript. Visible locations include Vienna, Linz and Graz. Working models in ads: Onsite (58.8 %), Hybrid (40.3 %), Full Remote (0.9 %). The market data are based on active and expired job ads published on the platform in the supplied 12‑month period.

Recruiting recommendations

Position role profile and tech stack precisely

  • Prioritize required technologies seen in ads: Java, Python, C#, C++, Kubernetes, TypeScript, AWS, SQL.
  • Publish advertised gross salary ranges aligned with the median (€56,000) and 25th–75th percentiles (€50,000–€63,000).
  • State the working model explicitly: Onsite (58.8 %) and Hybrid (40.3 %) are commonly listed.

Improve job ads

Shape the Software Engineer job ad with concrete details

  • Use a clear title with seniority and list required technologies.
  • Include an advertised gross salary range using percentiles as guidance (e.g. €50,000–€70,000 between 25th and 90th percentile).
  • Declare working model and precise location; mention commute or site advantages where relevant.

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