API Developer salary in Switzerland

API Engineers working in Switzerland earn normally around CHF 105’000 per year and most of the API salaries are between CHF 85’000 and CHF 132’500 per year.

If you earn less than CHF 85’000 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new API Developer job in Switzerland.

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average API Developer salary in Switzerland
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top 10% of marketCHF 132’500
top 25% of marketCHF 120’000
average salaryCHF 107’500
median salaryCHF 105’000
bottom 25% of marketCHF 95’000
bottom 10% of marketCHF 85’000

Average and median API Engineer salary in Switzerland

The average salary for API Developers in Switzerland is CHF 107’500 per year, while the median salary is CHF 105’000 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical API Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than CHF 105’000 and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

API Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in Switzerland

The top 25% best earning API Developers earn more than CHF 120’000 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 132’500, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning API Engineers earn less than CHF 95’000 per year and 10% earn less than CHF 85’000.

API Developer salaries in different cities in Switzerland

You have to be aware that the salaries for API Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Switzerland, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 750 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average API Engineer salary in Switzerland?

The average salary for API Developer in Switzerland is CHF 107’500 per year, while the median salary is CHF 105’000 per year.

How much does a API Developer earn in Switzerland?

API Engineers in Switzerland can earn between CHF 85’000 and CHF 132’500 per year. You can find API Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a API Developer in Switzerland?

The highest salary is CHF 182’500 per year. Best paying API Developer jobs in Switzerland can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a API Developer in Switzerland?

The lowest salary for a API Developer in Switzerland is CHF 27’500, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.