Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
development engineer, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 81 374
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 86 550
Men: 35-45median CHF 105 300
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 108 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 115 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 93 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a development engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
development engineer, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 86 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 92 300
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 104 175
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 000
median CHF 93 000
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for development engineer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 97 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 102 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a development engineer is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 anually. Followed by Utilities and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for development engineer, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 110 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 105 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 102 87514 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 100 00043 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 99 0001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 97 5009 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 91 6506 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 91 00012 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 90 0002 jobs
Salary by cantons for development engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for development engineer are Schaffhausen and Fribourg. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.