Junior PHP Engineers working in Switzerland earn normally around CHF 65’000 per year and most of the PHP salaries are between CHF 22’500 and CHF 80’000 per year.
If you earn less than CHF 22’500 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Junior PHP Developer job in Switzerland.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | CHF 80’000 |
| top 25% of market | CHF 80’000 |
| average salary | CHF 68’300 |
| median salary | CHF 65’000 |
| bottom 25% of market | CHF 65’000 |
| bottom 10% of market | CHF 22’500 |
The average salary for Junior PHP Developers in Switzerland is CHF 68’300 per year, while the median salary is CHF 65’000 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 PHP Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than CHF 65’000 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 Junior PHP Developers earn more than CHF 80’000 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 80’000, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Junior PHP Engineers earn less than CHF 65’000 per year and 10% earn less than CHF 22’500.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Junior PHP 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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