front end developer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a front end developer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time front end developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 332 to CHF 160 000, based on 308 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

front end developer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 100
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 119 333
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 100 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 765. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 118 666 per year.

Salary by work experience

front end developer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 765
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 175
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 440
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 666
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 112 323
Average salary CHF 100 000
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 100 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 107 000 per year.

Salary trend

front end developer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 550
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
Average salary CHF 100 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a front end developer is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 127 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for front end developer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 116 7001 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 112 666Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 107 3332 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 107 0002 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 103 450Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 98 8248 jobs

Salary by cantons for front end developer

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

ZH

Zurich

front end developer

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

front end developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 81 950
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 83 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 750
Geneva average salary CHF 99 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 80 147
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 95 050
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 050
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 118 000
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 89 131