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Sales Engineer Salary in Germany

The median base salary for Sales Engineers in Germany is €94,303 and an OTE of €124,989. Data updated on 07/28/2025.

Median Base Salary
€94,303
Median On-Target Earnings
€124,989
Top Performer Earning Potential
€203,850
Current % that Attain Quota
81.3%
Distribution of Earnings
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Base Salary
On-Target Earnings
Percent that Attain Quota
See the % of Sales Engineers to hit quota in the last 12 months.
Highest Paying Companies for Sales Engineers in Germany
See which companies pay their Sales Engineers the most in 2025. This list is sorted by highest OTE (on-target earnings). Data updated 07/28/2025
Company
Base Salary
Median OTE
Top Performer
€126,093
€168,125
€220,414
€112,047
€168,070
€179,809
€120,232
€162,451
€209,206
€119,129
€162,385
€213,184
€113,839
€157,622
€497,634
€83,430
€119,122
€286,581
€98,852
€115,825
€132,086
€80,832
€114,962
€163,407
€89,036
€112,466
€183,325
€41,683
€59,825
€62,984
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sales Engineer in Germany earn a median base salary of €91,386 and median on-target earnings of €125,355. Top performers can earn up to €203,850 annually.

It's estimated that 81.3% of Sales Engineers in Germany hit quota in the last 12 months, with an average deal size of €222,173.

Germany Sales Engineer salaries are -10% below the national median base salary and 2% above the US median OTE.

Sales Engineer salaries in Germany typically range from €70,055 to €113,839 for base salary, with total earnings potential ranging from €90,218 to €152,094.

A Sales Engineer bridges the gap between technical product knowledge and customer requirements. They assist Account Executives and customers in understanding product capabilities, conduct demonstrations, and help design customized solutions that address intricate client needs.

Sales Engineers typically receive a base salary plus performance-based bonuses tied to closed deals and solution adoption rates. Their compensation reflects both their technical expertise and their influence on revenue generation through solution design.

Sales Engineers can progress into roles like Senior Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or even Product Manager. Some move into Technical Account Management or Sales Leadership, overseeing technical sales strategies and guiding cross-functional engineering teams.
Sales Engineer Salary and Quota Attainment in Germany (July, 2025) | RepVue