software design engineer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 94 500

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How much does a software design engineer earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time software design engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 213 316, based on 149 entries.
  • 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, 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 86 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 950
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 700
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 500

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 76 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 131 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

software design engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
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 120 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 131 200
Average salary CHF 94 500
+73%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 96 222. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 103 000 per year.

Salary trend

software design engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 222
Average salary CHF 94 500

Jobs for software design engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software design engineer 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 software design engineer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 133 1221 job
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 131 0621 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 121 5002 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 120 0001 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 114 7502 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 108 0003 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 103 00011 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 6113 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.

BS

Basel-Stadt

software design engineer

CHF 94 500

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