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DevOps Engineer Net Salary in Freiburg, Germany (2026)

What does a DevOps Engineer actually take home in Freiburg? Below is the pre-calculated result for the typical gross salary, plus a full calculator for your personal situation.

Typical DevOps Engineer net salary — Freiburg 2026

Steuerklasse I · GKV · no Kirchensteuer · childless

Gross / month

€5.800

Net / month

€3.531

Effective rate

39.1%

Monthly breakdown
Gross salary
€5,800.00
Income taxEinkommensteuer
− €1,007.75
Health insuranceKrankenversicherung
− €507.50
PensionRentenversicherung
− €539.40
Unemployment ins.Arbeitslosenversicherung
− €75.40
Care insurancePflegeversicherung
− €139.20
Net take-home
€3,530.75

DevOps Engineer net salary by gross — Freiburg

Pre-calculated for Steuerklasse I, GKV, no Kirchensteuer. Actual net depends on your personal setup — use the calculator below.

Gross / monthNet / monthEffective rate
€3.500€2.33333.3%
€4.000€2.60634.9%
€4.500€2.87136.2%
€5.000€3.13037.4%
€6.000€3.64239.3%
€7.000€4.18040.3%
€8.500€4.91742.2%

Net take-home by tax class — €5.800 gross

Your Steuerklasse is set by your marital and employment status. It directly affects your monthly withholding.

SteuerklasseNet / month
Class I€3.531
Class II€3.681
Class III€3.967
Class IV€3.531
Class V€2.946
Class VI€2.409

Classes III and V are always paired between spouses. Class VI applies to a second concurrent job.

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Current gross

€5,800.00

Current setup

Class 1 · Baden-Württemberg

Public insurance

Income
€
Personal details
€

Only members of a recognised church pay this.

This affects care insurance and, with child allowance, solidarity and church tax.

Childless surcharge applies in care insurance.

Health insurance
%

You pay half of this on top of the 7.3% statutory employee share.

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Working in Freiburg

Germany's sunniest city on the edge of the Black Forest. Strong university, life sciences and renewable energy sector. Rents have risen quickly due to high demand.

Avg 1BR rent

€1450/mo

Avg 2BR rent

€1950/mo

After 1BR rent

€2.081/mo

After 2BR rent

€1.581/mo

Frequently asked questions

How much does a DevOps Engineer earn net per month in Freiburg?

A DevOps Engineer in Freiburg typically earns around €5.800/month gross. Based on 2026 tax rates, Steuerklasse I and GKV health insurance, the estimated net take-home is €3.531/month — an effective deduction rate of 39.1%. Your actual net depends on your tax class, health insurance choice and personal circumstances — use the calculator above for a precise figure.

What are the exact salary deductions for a DevOps Engineer in Freiburg?

At €5.800/month gross in Freiburg, the typical 2026 employee deductions under Steuerklasse I are: income tax (Lohnsteuer) €1.008/month, health insurance (Krankenversicherung) €508/month, pension insurance (Rentenversicherung) €539/month, unemployment insurance (Arbeitslosenversicherung) €75/month, and care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) €139/month. Total monthly deductions: €2.269.

What is the Kirchensteuer (church tax) rate in Freiburg?

In Freiburg (Baden-Württemberg) the church tax rate is 8% of your income tax. It only applies if you are formally registered as a member of a recognised church. You can opt out by deregistering (Kirchenaustritt) at your local Standesamt or registry office.

How does Steuerklasse affect take-home pay at €5.800 gross?

At €5.800/month gross, the net take-home varies significantly by tax class: Class I (single) €3.531, Class III (married, higher earner) €3.967, Class IV (married, equal) €3.531, Class V (married, lower earner) €2.946. Classes III and V must be used together by married couples; Class VI applies when you hold a second concurrent job.

Can I download my salary calculation as a PDF?

Yes. After you click "See DevOps Engineer result", the results page gives you a free PDF download with your complete net salary breakdown, including every deduction line — no sign-up required.

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