embedded software engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 96 200

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How much does a embedded software engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time embedded software engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 189 to CHF 171 610, based on 317 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

embedded software engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 930
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 872
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 253
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 131 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 96 300

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

embedded software engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 340
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 300
Average salary CHF 96 300
+47%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 96 350. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 100 per year.

Salary trend

embedded software engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 350
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 733
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 100
Average salary CHF 96 300
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a embedded software engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 113 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for embedded software engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 113 0002 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 108 0002 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 100 05024 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 0008 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 17514 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 94 705Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 93 7256 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 91 7002 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for embedded software engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for embedded software 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

embedded software engineer

CHF 96 200

average salary

Salary by canton

embedded software engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 427
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 109 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 100 775
Zurich average salary CHF 105 500
Average salary CHF 96 200