software design engineer salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 89 900

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How much does a software design engineer earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time software design engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 900 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 38 000 to CHF 180 555, based on 271 entries.
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

software design engineer, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 122
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 124 285
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 90 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a software design engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

software design engineer, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 950
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 850
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 750
Average salary CHF 89 888
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for software design engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 96 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 207 per year.

Salary trend

software design engineer, Aargau

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 207
Average salary CHF 90 000

Jobs for software design engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software design engineer is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 150 003 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software design engineer, Aargau

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 150 003Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 133 150Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 120 0001 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 113 7222 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 103 687Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 100 0001 job
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 96 2001 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 95 25712 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 94 76215 jobs

Salary by cantons for software design engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for software design engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

AG

Aargau

software design engineer

CHF 90 000

average salary

Salary by canton

software design engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 92 500
Berne average salary CHF 94 245
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 001
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 88 342
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 550
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 100 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 99 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 83 750
Ticino average salary CHF 75 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 938
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 103 333
Zurich average salary CHF 104 849
Average salary CHF 96 631