software design engineer salary in Schwyz

Annual average salary

CHF 99 000

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How much does a software design engineer earn in Schwyz?

  • In Schwyz, a full-time software design engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 48 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 44 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

software design engineer, Schwyz

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 313
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 625
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 118 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 99 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 725. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

software design engineer, Schwyz

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 725
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 125
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 99 000
+69%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 95 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

software design engineer, Schwyz

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 612
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
Average salary CHF 99 000

Jobs for software design engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software design engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software design engineer, Schwyz

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 107 7507 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 101 0002 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 6221 job
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 00010 jobs
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 93 00012 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 92 0004 jobs
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 90 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for software design engineer

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

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Schwyz

software design engineer

CHF 99 000

average salary

Salary by canton

software design engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 92 500
Berne average salary CHF 94 245
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 001
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 88 342
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 550
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 100 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 99 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 83 750
Ticino average salary CHF 75 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 938
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 103 333
Zurich average salary CHF 104 849
Average salary CHF 96 631