java developer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 99 935

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How much does a java developer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time java developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 935 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 203 700, based on 1 454 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 748
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 456
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 344
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 99 985

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 103. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 363 per year.

Salary by work experience

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 103
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 652
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 962
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 363
Average salary CHF 99 931
+47%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for java developer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 99 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 107 390 per year.

Salary trend

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 150
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 390
Average salary CHF 99 963

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a java developer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 141 500 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 141 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0004 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 114 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 780Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 101 850Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 98 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 98 0005 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 317Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for java developer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

java developer

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

java developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 92 282
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 108 585
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 341
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 96 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 615
Geneva average salary CHF 105 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 102 875
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 000
Valais average salary CHF 101 219
Zug average salary CHF 106 280
Zurich average salary CHF 107 212
Average salary CHF 100 000