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software engineer salary in Fribourg

Annual average salary

CHF 88 343

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How much does a software engineer earn in Fribourg?

  • In Fribourg, a full-time software engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 343 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 600 to CHF 158 919, based on 70 entries.
  • Updated 6 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, Fribourg

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 756
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 950
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 625
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 128 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 145 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 960
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 88 343

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 75 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

software engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 250
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 872
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 750
Average salary CHF 88 343
+61%

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 89 260. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

software engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 780
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 260
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 88 343
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 107 250 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software engineer, Fribourg

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 107 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 575Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 95 550Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 84 4491 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 80 0003 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 925Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 74 780Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 61 750Set up Job Alert

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.

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Fribourg

software engineer

CHF 88 342

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 92 500
Bern average salary CHF 94 540
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 001
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
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 95 775
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 97 000
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 103 116
Zurich average salary CHF 104 881
Average salary CHF 96 823