Software Architects working in Bern earn normally around CHF 125’000 per year and most of the Architect salaries are between CHF 110’000 and CHF 165’000 per year.
Bern ranks 1. when it comes to the average salary of a Software Architect in Switzerland..
If you earn less than CHF 110’000 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Software Architect job in Bern.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | CHF 165’000 |
| top 25% of market | CHF 132’500 |
| average salary | CHF 129’700 |
| median salary | CHF 125’000 |
| bottom 25% of market | CHF 115’000 |
| bottom 10% of market | CHF 110’000 |
The average salary for Software Architects in Bern is CHF 129’700 per year, while the median salary is CHF 125’000 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 Software Architect earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than CHF 125’000 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.
The top 25% best earning Software Architects earn more than CHF 132’500 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 165’000, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Software Architects earn less than CHF 115’000 per year and 10% earn less than CHF 110’000.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Software Architects can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Bern, but you can select a different city below:
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