Ravio x Handpicked Berlin: Berlin tech salaries 2026 – What the numbers actually say

Berlin's annual tech salary survey is back — and this year, Handpicked Berlin's findings are set against Ravio's real-time European compensation benchmarks for the first time.

Igor Ranc (Handpicked Berlin) and Nico Kaml (Ravio) will work through five standout findings together: where Berlin salaries sit relative to Europe, where the steepest compensation jumps occur, which roles command a premium, what the gender pay gap data actually tells us, and why a third of Berlin tech workers are planning to leave.

If you're making compensation decisions in the German market in 2026, this is the data you need and your chance to ask questions.

What you'll take away A clear picture of where Berlin sits in the European market, across roles, levels, and career tracks — and a benchmark for what competitive pay looks like right now.