software design engineer salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 94 529

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How much does a software design engineer earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time software design engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 529 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 775 to CHF 204 750, based on 683 entries.
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  • 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, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 950
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 112 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 123 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 94 000
Average salary CHF 94 575

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 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 180 per year.

Salary by work experience

software design engineer, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 650
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 180
Average salary CHF 94 540
+51%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 100 550. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 610 per year.

Salary trend

software design engineer, Berne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 550
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 610
Average salary CHF 94 575

Jobs for software design engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software design engineer is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 158 550 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software design engineer, Berne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 158 5501 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 118 6502 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 114 6603 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 111 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 110 5002 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 109 8502 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 109 200Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 108 973Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 106 666Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 104 5001 job

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.

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Berne

software design engineer

CHF 94 575

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 94 575
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 001
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
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 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 375
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 700
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 100 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 99 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 000
Ticino average salary CHF 76 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 800
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 103 116
Zurich average salary CHF 104 929
Average salary CHF 96 624