computer engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 78 000

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How much does a computer engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time computer engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 240 000, based on 41 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

computer engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 106 700
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 113 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 136 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 78 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 147 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 147 000
Average salary CHF 78 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 90 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

computer engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 750
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 400
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 78 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer engineer is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Education and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 250 0008 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 192 00012 jobs
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 50017 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 78 000142 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 66 58517 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for computer engineer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

computer engineer

CHF 78 000

average salary

Salary by canton

computer engineer

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Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
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Schwyz average salary CHF 0
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Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Average salary CHF 78 000