front end developer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 89 250

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How much does a front end developer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time front end developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 190 000, based on 1 087 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

front end developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 760
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 260
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 168
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 102 336
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 111 000
Average salary CHF 89 209

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a front end developer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

front end developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 942
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 783
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 003
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
Average salary CHF 89 224
+51%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for front end developer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 90 677. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 750 per year.

Salary trend

front end developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 150
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 750
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 677
Average salary CHF 89 212
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a front end developer is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for front end developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 123 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 114 0501 job
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 113 5002 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 111 6042 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 101 0002 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 4007 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 100Set up Job Alert
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for front end developer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

front end developer

CHF 89 250

average salary

Salary by canton

front end developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 001
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 84 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 83 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 500
Geneva average salary CHF 99 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 80 280
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 100
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 432
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 116 750
Zurich average salary CHF 99 750
Average salary CHF 89 250