Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
linux developer, Geneva
median116k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 116 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 139 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 125 004
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 116 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a linux developer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
linux developer, Geneva
median116k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 47 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 115 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 116 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 139 000
median CHF 116 000
+196%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for linux developer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 115 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 125 004 per year.
The highest paying industry for a linux developer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 137 500 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for linux developer, Geneva
Industry
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Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 137 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 112 502Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 112 0002 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 47 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for linux developer
The top two high-paying cantons for linux developer are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.