embedded software engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 104 488

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How much does a embedded software engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time embedded software engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 104 488 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 80 000 to CHF 137 000, based on 59 entries.
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  • 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

embedded software engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 973
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 406
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 127 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 98 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 104 488

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 175. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 502 per year.

Salary by work experience

embedded software engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 175
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 487
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 150
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 203
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 502
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
Average salary CHF 104 488
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 104 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 108 821 per year.

Salary trend

embedded software engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 244
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 821
Average salary CHF 104 488

Jobs for embedded software engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a embedded software engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for embedded software engineer, Zurich

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 112 7504 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 106 0003 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 104 0003 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 5261 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 99 290Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 90 0001 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for embedded software engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

embedded software engineer

CHF 104 488

average salary

Salary by canton

embedded software engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 118 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 427
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 107 835
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 104 488
Average salary CHF 96 200