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computer scientist salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 82 500

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How much does a computer scientist earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time computer scientist earns an average gross salary of CHF 82 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 157 600, based on 96 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

computer scientist, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 79 375
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 98 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 82 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 125. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer scientist, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 125
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 624
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 938
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 112 000
Average salary CHF 82 500
+67%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for computer scientist have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 81 625. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

computer scientist, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 625
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 312
Average salary CHF 82 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer scientist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 120 750 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer scientist, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 7505 jobs
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 91 938Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 90 0001 job
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 86 667Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 0004 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 61 2003 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for computer scientist

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

GE

Geneva

computer scientist

CHF 82 500

average salary

Salary by canton

computer scientist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 80 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 600
Berne average salary CHF 75 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 350
Fribourg average salary CHF 78 000
Geneva average salary CHF 82 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 79 325
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 375
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 150
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 352
Schwyz average salary CHF 80 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 75 000
Ticino average salary CHF 57 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 237
Valais average salary CHF 78 000
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 84 790
Average salary CHF 80 000