Software Developer salary in Switzerland

Software Engineers working in Switzerland earn normally around CHF 100’000 per year and most of the Software salaries are between CHF 77’500 and CHF 127’500 per year.

If you earn less than CHF 77’500 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Software Developer job in Switzerland.

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average Software Developer salary in Switzerland
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of marketCHF 127’500
top 25% of marketCHF 115’000
average salaryCHF 102’800
median salaryCHF 100’000
bottom 25% of marketCHF 90’000
bottom 10% of marketCHF 77’500

Average and median Software Engineer salary in Switzerland

The average salary for Software Developers in Switzerland is CHF 102’800 per year, while the median salary is CHF 100’000 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 Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than CHF 100’000 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.

Software Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in Switzerland

The top 25% best earning Software Developers earn more than CHF 115’000 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 127’500, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Software Engineers earn less than CHF 90’000 per year and 10% earn less than CHF 77’500.

Software Developer salaries in different cities in Switzerland

You have to be aware that the salaries for Software 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 Software Engineer salary in Switzerland?

The average salary for Software Developer in Switzerland is CHF 102’800 per year, while the median salary is CHF 100’000 per year.

How much does a Software Developer earn in Switzerland?

Software Engineers in Switzerland can earn between CHF 77’500 and CHF 127’500 per year. You can find Software Developer salaries here.

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

The highest salary is CHF 185’000 per year. Best paying Software Developer jobs in Switzerland can be found here.

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

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in Switzerland is CHF 10’000, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.