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Software Engineer Salary in Switzerland

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Switzerland median is $161,870 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$161,870
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,469
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$161,870
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$77.82
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$161,870
Geneva, GE$161,870
Basel, BS$161,870
Lausanne, VD$161,870
Bern, BE$161,870
Winterthur, ZH$161,870

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Switzerland?
The national median software engineer salary in Switzerland is about CHF 131'000 per year (CHF 10'900 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 131'000 to CHF 131'000.
Which Switzerland city pays software engineers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 131'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 131'000 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about CHF 83'800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 188'600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is software engineer in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.