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development engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 95 694

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How much does a development engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 694 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 730 to CHF 155 707, based on 1 205 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 341
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 109 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 774
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 114 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 119 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 95 709

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 113 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 431
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 140
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 350
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 700
Average salary CHF 95 736
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 97 250. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 000 per year.

Salary trend

development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 250
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 95 743
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a development engineer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 116 929 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Insurance
    CHF 116 9293 jobs
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 110 0005 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 109 07538 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 105 0008 jobs
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 105 0004 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 104 70018 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 83541 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 98 5001 job
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 0003 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 67456 jobs

Salary by cantons for development engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for development 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

development engineer

CHF 95 720

average salary

Salary by canton

development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 137
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 732
Basel Land average salary CHF 104 475
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 97 674
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 94 353
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 91 455
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 175
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 90 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 92 650
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 104 580
Zurich average salary CHF 99 361
Average salary CHF 95 720