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mainframe developer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 114 000

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How much does a mainframe developer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mainframe developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 114 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 100 to CHF 145 000, based on 16 entries.
  • 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

mainframe developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 44 100
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 134 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 114 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 050. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 131 260 per year.

Salary by work experience

mainframe developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 260
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 050
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 114 000
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 126 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

mainframe developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 260
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 114 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mainframe developer is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mainframe developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Industry various
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 71 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for mainframe developer

The top two high-paying cantons for mainframe 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

mainframe developer

CHF 114 000

average salary

Salary by canton

mainframe developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
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 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 114 000