developer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 95 000

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How much does a developer earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 213 316, based on 153 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

developer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 76 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 666
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 111 650
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 95 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

developer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 612
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 375
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 600
Average salary CHF 95 000
+63%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for developer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 96 861. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 103 000 per year.

Salary trend

developer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 205
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 861
Average salary CHF 95 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a developer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 133 122 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for developer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 133 122Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 131 062Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 121 5003 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 120 0001 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 114 750Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 108 0006 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 105 0001 job
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 103 0006 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 611Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for developer

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

developer

CHF 95 000

average salary

Salary by canton

developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 92 500
Berne average salary CHF 94 466
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 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 375
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 850
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 76 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 866
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 102 900
Zurich average salary CHF 104 877
Average salary CHF 96 780