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software engineer salary in Basel-Landschaft

Annual average salary

CHF 91 976

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How much does a software engineer earn in Basel-Landschaft?

  • In Basel-Landschaft, a full-time software engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 976 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 280 to CHF 195 000, based on 88 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

software engineer, Basel-Landschaft

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 870
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 115 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 91 976

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

software engineer, Basel-Landschaft

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 259
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 91 976
+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 90 501. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 500 per year.

Salary trend

software engineer, Basel-Landschaft

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 750
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 501
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
Average salary CHF 91 976
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software engineer is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software engineer, Basel-Landschaft

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 120 0001 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 99 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 99 0961 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 92 950Set up Job Alert
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 88 200Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 87 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 5003 jobs

Salary by cantons for software engineer

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

BL

Basel-Landschaft

software engineer

CHF 91 976

average salary

Salary by canton

software engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 95 000
Bern average salary CHF 94 477
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 976
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 88 342
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 550
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 100 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 99 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 000
Ticino average salary CHF 76 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 400
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 103 116
Zurich average salary CHF 104 847
Average salary CHF 96 757