Salary for Software Engineer in Lucerne

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 166 salary entriesCHF 89 500

Median

Updated 6 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

software engineer, Lucerne

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

software engineer, Lucerne

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+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for software engineer have changed over time.

In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 95 375. From 2016-2018, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 99 996 per year.

Salary trend

software engineer, Lucerne

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software engineer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software engineer, Lucerne

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Medical Technology
CHF 120 0005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 117 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 106 60016 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 105 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 100 414Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 100 0002 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 96 1405 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 96 0001 job
Education
CHF 94 7505 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 92 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for software engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for software engineer are Fribourg and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.