c programmer salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 95 500

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How much does a c programmer earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time c programmer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 58 600 to CHF 131 700, based on 35 entries.
  • 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

c programmer, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 117 805
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 99 879
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 103 688
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 95 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

c programmer, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 689
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 225
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 108 750
Average salary CHF 95 500
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for c programmer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 93 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 939 per year.

Salary trend

c programmer, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 519
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 939
Average salary CHF 95 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a c programmer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 113 600 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for c programmer, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 113 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 106 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 102 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 99 879Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 98 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 437Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 775Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 96 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 84 950Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for c programmer

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

SG

St. Gallen

c programmer

CHF 95 500

average salary

Salary by canton

c programmer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 195
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 104 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 109 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 106 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 94 200
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 101 400
Zurich average salary CHF 103 358
Average salary CHF 97 293