The verdict in three sentences
For a Berlin mid-market company, a corporate website of 25 to 40 pages with press and careers sections is budgeted between 22,000 and 48,000 EUR in 2026, with a headless CMS (4,500 to 9,000 EUR) providing the expected editorial flexibility. Budget 12 to 16 weeks of project work and annual maintenance of 7,000 to 16,000 EUR for a site of this scale. WCAG compliance is no longer optional: it is built into scope and engages the company's responsibility.
Breaking down the corporate budget
A mid-market site combines several building blocks: corporate content, press section, careers portal with ATS integration, editorial governance. Here is the typical 2026 breakdown.
| Line item | 2026 range (EUR) | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy + architecture (25-40 pages) | 3,300 - 6,500 | Audit, sitemap, workshops |
| Corporate UI/UX design | 5,500 - 11,000 | Design system, mockups |
| Headless CMS + integration | 4,500 - 9,000 | Sanity/Strapi, models |
| Careers section + ATS connector | 3,300 - 7,700 | Jobs, applications |
| Content + SEO + accessibility | 4,400 - 9,900 | Rewrite, WCAG |
| QA, security, go-live | 2,200 - 5,500 | Tests, headers, launch |
| Corporate total | 23,200 - 49,600 | 12-16 wk |
ATS integration (Teamtailor, Personio, Workday) turns the careers section into an active recruitment channel: jobs sync automatically and applications flow into the HR tool. It is a differentiator for a growing company that recruits.
Recurring items and cost of ownership
A corporate site lives several years: maintenance and editorial governance are the real cost over time. 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Recurring item | 2026 range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance (support + evolution) | 7,000 - 16,000 EUR | per year |
| Hosting + CDN + security | 1,300 - 3,900 EUR | per year |
| Headless CMS licences | 0 - 4,400 EUR | per year |
| Accessibility audit (WCAG) | 1,700 - 4,400 EUR | per year |
| Content production (press, blog) | 3,300 - 9,900 EUR | per year |
The annual accessibility audit is not cosmetic: for a mid-market company, non-compliance exposes it to sanctions and excludes it from certain public tenders. Budgeting this audit protects the company.
Mini case study
Claire, CFO of a 320-employee industrial mid-market company in Berlin, budgets a corporate website at 37,000 EUR with a careers section and ATS connector, plus 11,000 EUR/year maintenance. The company recruits 45 profiles/year and pays on average 6,500 EUR in recruitment fees per outsourced hire. If the in-house careers section handles just 8 hires/year, the saving reaches 52,000 EUR/year, covering the site and its maintenance in the first year. She approves the project on this lever alone.
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FAQ
How much does a mid-market corporate website cost in Berlin in 2026?
Between 22,000 and 48,000 EUR depending on page count (25-40) and modules (press, careers, ATS). A mid-sized company lands around 32,000 to 37,000 EUR.
Why a headless CMS rather than WordPress?
Headless (4,500-9,000 EUR) offers editorial governance, stronger security and multi-channel delivery. For a company with several contributors, it is a worthwhile investment.
Is WCAG compliance mandatory?
For a company of this size it is strongly expected and often required in tenders. Plan an annual audit of 1,700 to 4,400 EUR.
How much is annual maintenance?
Between 7,000 and 16,000 EUR/year in 2026 for a 25-40 page site, including security, evolution and support.
What timeline for such a project?
12 to 16 weeks, as the careers section, ATS integration and compliance work extend the schedule.
Let's scope your project. Specify your page count, your modules (press, careers, ATS) and an indicative budget and we will frame a compliant, high-performing corporate site. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
