Software Architects working in Zurich earn normally around CHF 125’000 per year and most of the Architect salaries are between CHF 102’500 and CHF 140’000 per year.
Zurich ranks 2. when it comes to the average salary of a Software Architect in Switzerland. (Bern is on the 1st place).
If you earn less than CHF 102’500 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 Zurich.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | CHF 140’000 |
| top 25% of market | CHF 135’000 |
| average salary | CHF 123’800 |
| median salary | CHF 125’000 |
| bottom 25% of market | CHF 115’000 |
| bottom 10% of market | CHF 102’500 |
The average salary for Software Architects in Zurich is CHF 123’800 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 135’000 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 140’000, 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 102’500.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Software Architects can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Zurich, but you can select a different city below:
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