c programmer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 214

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How much does a c programmer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time c programmer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 214 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 660 to CHF 180 000, based on 734 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

c programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 561
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 882
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 108
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 114 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 97 214

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 691 per year.

Salary by work experience

c programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 462
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 939
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 650
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 697
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 132 691
Average salary CHF 97 240
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for c programmer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 100 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 780 per year.

Salary trend

c programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 780
Average salary CHF 97 214

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a c programmer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for c programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 115 0001 job
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 650Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 105 5502 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 103 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 102 700Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 101 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 101 4002 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 100 9002 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 100 1863 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 1002 jobs

Salary by cantons for c programmer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

c programmer

CHF 97 240

average salary

Salary by canton

c programmer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 195
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 104 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 109 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 105 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 94 200
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 101 400
Zurich average salary CHF 103 358
Average salary CHF 97 240