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java developer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 107 194

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How much does a java developer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time java developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 107 194 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 195 000, based on 344 entries.
  • Updated 5 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 76 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 128 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 128 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 134 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 134 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 107 000

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 87 325. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

java developer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 325
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 950
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 107 000
+60%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 110 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

java developer, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 955
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 107 142
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a java developer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 146 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for java developer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 146 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 115 950Set up Job Alert
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 925Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 100 350Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 99 5002 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 98 000Set 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.

ZH

Zurich

java developer

CHF 107 000

average salary

Salary by canton

java developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 109 220
Basel Land average salary CHF 95 770
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 98 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 615
Geneva average salary CHF 107 550
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 937
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 82 500
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 107 561
Zurich average salary CHF 107 000
Average salary CHF 100 000