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development engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 95 692

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How much does a development engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 692 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 730 to CHF 155 707, based on 1 204 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 341
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 109 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 699
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 114 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 119 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 95 679

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 88 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 113 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 441
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 917
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 175
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 700
Average salary CHF 95 688
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 97 250. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 880 per year.

Salary trend

development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 250
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 880
Average salary CHF 95 702
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a development engineer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 116 929 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 116 9293 jobs
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 109 07549 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 105 00013 jobs
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 104 700Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 83513 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 98 5001 job
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 0001 job
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 6741 job

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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Throughout Switzerland

development engineer

CHF 95 688

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