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Data Engineer Salary in Switzerland

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Switzerland median is $228,595 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$228,595
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,029
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$228,595
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$109.90
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$228,595
Geneva, GE$228,595
Basel, BS$228,595
Lausanne, VD$228,595
Bern, BE$228,595
Winterthur, ZH$228,595

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Switzerland?
The national median data engineer salary in Switzerland is about CHF 185'000 per year (CHF 15'400 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 185'000 to CHF 185'000.
Which Switzerland city pays data engineers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 185'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 185'000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about CHF 118'400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 266'400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is data engineer in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.