Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
software engineer, Appenzell Ausserrhoden
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 109 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 105 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 91 200
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 14 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
software engineer, Appenzell Ausserrhoden
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 14 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 104 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 200
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 101 000
median CHF 91 200
+601%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for software engineer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 105 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 124 600 per year.
The highest paying industry for a software engineer is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for software engineer, Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 109 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 101 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 90 0007 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 88 10014 jobs
Industry various
CHF 61 0008 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
N/A3 jobs
Consulting various
N/ASet up Job Alert
Education
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for software engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for software engineer are Fribourg and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.