Guides for developers moving to Germany & Austria
Practical, sourced guides on visas, salaries, taxes and relocation.
CompaniesCompanies in Germany and Austria that hire English speakers (2026)Tech companies in Germany and Austria where English is the working language. How we check each one, and a list that updates automatically from our job data.Updated 25 September 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Berlin for tech workers (2026)What it costs to live in Berlin as a software engineer in 2026: rent, deposit, transport, health insurance and fixed fees, compared with Munich and Vienna.Updated 25 September 2026
VisaEU Blue Card for tech jobs in Germany and Austria (2026)EU Blue Card salary thresholds for IT jobs in 2026, plus Austria's Red-White-Red Card: who qualifies, the steps, fees, timelines and the official links.Updated 25 September 2026
Job searchHow to get a tech job in Germany without speaking German (2026)A practical plan for finding a software job in Germany or Austria in English: where to look, how to read job ads, which visa fits and when German matters.Updated 25 September 2026
RelocationRelocation checklist for tech workers moving to Germany and AustriaYour first weeks in Germany or Austria, step by step: Anmeldung or Meldezettel, tax ID, bank account, health insurance, residence permit and other admin.Updated 25 September 2026
SalariesSoftware engineer salaries in Germany and Austria (2026)Tech salaries in Germany and Austria from official statistics, for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Vienna, plus the pay posted in the job ads on our board.Updated 25 September 2026
TaxTax basics for tech workers in Germany and Austria (2026)German income tax, tax classes, social contributions and church tax for tech workers in 2026, plus Austria's tax brackets and 13th and 14th salary rules.Updated 25 September 2026
CompaniesTech companies that sponsor visas in Germany and Austria (2026)Employers in Germany and Austria with public evidence that they help foreign tech workers get a visa, plus what visa sponsorship really means in both countries.Updated 25 September 2026