Junior Data Engineer salary in Switzerland

Junior Data Engineers working in Switzerland earn normally around CHF 80’000 per year and most of the Data salaries are between CHF 66’500 and CHF 87’500 per year.

If you earn less than CHF 66’500 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Junior Data Engineer job in Switzerland.

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average Junior Data Engineer salary in Switzerland
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top 10% of marketCHF 87’500
top 25% of marketCHF 87’500
average salaryCHF 81’400
median salaryCHF 80’000
bottom 25% of marketCHF 72’500
bottom 10% of marketCHF 66’500

Average and median Junior Data Engineer salary in Switzerland

The average salary for Junior Data Engineers in Switzerland is CHF 81’400 per year, while the median salary is CHF 80’000 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 Junior Data Engineer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than CHF 80’000 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.

Junior Data Engineer compensation statistics and percentiles in Switzerland

The top 25% best earning Junior Data Engineers earn more than CHF 87’500 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 87’500, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Junior Data Engineers earn less than CHF 72’500 per year and 10% earn less than CHF 66’500.

Junior Data Engineer salaries in different cities in Switzerland

You have to be aware that the salaries for Junior Data Engineers 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 Junior Data Engineer salary in Switzerland?

The average salary for Junior Data Engineer in Switzerland is CHF 81’400 per year, while the median salary is CHF 80’000 per year.

How much does a Junior Data Engineer earn in Switzerland?

Junior Data Engineers in Switzerland can earn between CHF 66’500 and CHF 87’500 per year. You can find Junior Data Engineer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Junior Data Engineer in Switzerland?

The highest salary is CHF 100’000 per year. Best paying Junior Data Engineer jobs in Switzerland can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Junior Data Engineer in Switzerland?

The lowest salary for a Junior Data Engineer in Switzerland is CHF 66’500, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.