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embedded developer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 267 salary entriesCHF 94 823
median
1% earn betweenCHF 15 000 and CHF 22 400
1% earn betweenCHF 31 000 and CHF 37 200
3% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 45 000
2% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 56 000
9% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 74 000
17% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 85 280
27% earn betweenCHF 86 000 and CHF 98 000
median CHF 94 823
12% earn betweenCHF 98 600 and CHF 106 800
9% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 115 000
10% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 128 199
6% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 140 000
2% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 150 930
< 1% earn betweenCHF 158 000 and CHF 158 000
1% earn betweenCHF 163 640 and CHF 170 000
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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

embedded developer, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 678
Men: 35-45median CHF 108 250
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 126 150
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 130 800
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 94 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 199 per year.

Salary by work experience

embedded developer, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 83 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 89 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 96 212
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 103 060
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 128 199
median CHF 94 800
+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 97 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 240 per year.

Salary trend

embedded developer, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 87 500
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 97 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 89 725
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 97 240
median CHF 94 800

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a embedded developer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for embedded developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 123 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 96 2245 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 96 0007 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 0004 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 92 540Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 91 700Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for embedded developer

The top two high-paying cantons for embedded developer are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

embedded developer

CHF 94 800

median salary

Salary by canton

embedded developer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 96 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 89 856
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 88 500
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 102 560
median CHF 94 800