Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
cobol application developer, Throughout Switzerland
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MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 101 972
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 92 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 250
Men: 45-55median CHF 115 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 51 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 92 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a cobol application developer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 050. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 600 per year.
Salary by work experience
cobol application developer, Throughout Switzerland
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 132 600
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 249
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 66 050
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 101 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 103 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 83 250
median CHF 92 500
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salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for cobol application developer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 81 249. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 121 944 per year.
Salary trend
cobol application developer, Throughout Switzerland
The highest paying industry for a cobol application developer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for cobol application developer, Throughout Switzerland
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Insurance
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Banking / Financial institutions
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Information technology / Telecom
CHF 80 500Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for cobol application developer
The top two high-paying cantons for cobol application developer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.