computer scientist salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 76 800

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How much does a computer scientist earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time computer scientist earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 996 to CHF 157 500, based on 235 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

computer scientist, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 76 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 750
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 160 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 76 800

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 65 260. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 075 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer scientist, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 260
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 277
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 075
Average salary CHF 76 800
+67%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 76 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 356 per year.

Salary trend

computer scientist, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 356
Average salary CHF 76 800

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer scientist is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 108 150 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer scientist, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 108 150Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 94 5003 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 89 2001 job
  6. Insurance
    CHF 88 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 86 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 86 077Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 5251 job

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.

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Vaud

computer scientist

CHF 76 800

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 81 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 79 325
Jura average salary CHF 65 078
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 300
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 72 576
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 76 800
Valais average salary CHF 78 000
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 84 866
Average salary CHF 80 000