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java developer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 1411 salary entriesCHF 98 000
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 18 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 26 000
6% earn betweenCHF 27 000 and CHF 44 000
8% earn betweenCHF 44 406 and CHF 61 000
8% earn betweenCHF 61 700 and CHF 73 000
10% earn betweenCHF 73 359 and CHF 83 425
17% earn betweenCHF 83 694 and CHF 96 600
25% earn betweenCHF 96 676 and CHF 115 600
median CHF 98 000
16% earn betweenCHF 115 600 and CHF 134 580
5% earn betweenCHF 135 000 and CHF 145 000
5% earn betweenCHF 146 000 and CHF 168 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 172 900 and CHF 190 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 200 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 210 000 and CHF 210 000
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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

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 76 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 92 923
Women: 25-35median CHF 92 900
Men: 35-45median CHF 113 188
Women: 35-45median CHF 112 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 123 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 122 250
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 100 000
median CHF 98 000

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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 110 400
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 122 250
median CHF 98 000
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 96 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 107 750 per year.

Salary trend

java developer, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 107 750
median CHF 98 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a java developer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for java developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 135 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00011 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 120 0001 job
  4. Insurance
    CHF 110 4686 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 5001 job
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 99 4502 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 98 0002 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 96 0007 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 96 00013 jobs

Salary by cantons for java developer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

java developer

CHF 98 000

median salary

Salary by canton

java developer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 87 300
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 105 950
Basel Landmedian CHF 96 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 96 300
Fribourgmedian CHF 93 950
Genevamedian CHF 105 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 98 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 80 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 100 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 98 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 101 985
Valaismedian CHF 96 000
Zugmedian CHF 100 000
Zurichmedian CHF 106 437
median CHF 98 000