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development engineer salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 94 733

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How much does a development engineer earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 733 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 63 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 90 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

development engineer, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 847
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 325
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 124 178
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 116 139
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 733

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 167 per year.

Salary by work experience

development engineer, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 450
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 998
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 119 167
Average salary CHF 94 733
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 98 800. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 010 per year.

Salary trend

development engineer, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 010
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 800
Average salary CHF 94 733
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a development engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 500 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for development engineer, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Utilities
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 106 050Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 103 7001 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 90 0001 job
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for development engineer

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

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Bern

development engineer

CHF 94 732

average salary

Salary by canton

development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 137
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 94 732
Basel Land average salary CHF 104 475
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 97 674
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 94 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 91 455
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 175
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 90 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 92 650
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 104 580
Zurich average salary CHF 99 458
Average salary CHF 95 688