java developer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a java developer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time java developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 203 700, based on 1 563 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

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 77 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 661
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 082
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 100 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 262. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 129 181 per year.

Salary by work experience

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 262
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 578
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 129 181
Average salary CHF 100 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 100 390. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 200 per year.

Salary trend

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 242
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 390
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 200
Average salary CHF 100 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a java developer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0007 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 118 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 114 0002 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 109 2001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 780Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 98 8005 jobs

Salary by cantons for java developer

The top two high-paying cantons for java 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

java developer

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

java developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 325
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 108 585
Basel Land average salary CHF 93 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 000
Geneva average salary CHF 107 550
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 102 875
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 82 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 99 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 101 219
Zug average salary CHF 107 561
Zurich average salary CHF 107 850
Average salary CHF 100 000