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c developer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 128 salary entriesCHF 100 450
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 48 000
5% earn betweenCHF 59 800 and CHF 62 400
4% earn betweenCHF 64 500 and CHF 67 100
4% earn betweenCHF 69 000 and CHF 72 000
6% earn betweenCHF 76 700 and CHF 81 000
5% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 86 200
10% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 93 600
19% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 102 000
median CHF 100 450
19% earn betweenCHF 103 400 and CHF 112 000
11% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 122 000
8% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 137 000
5% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 147 000
2% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 150 000
3% earn betweenCHF 159 000 and CHF 160 000
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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

c developer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 550
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 704
Women: 25-35median CHF 94 300
Men: 35-45median CHF 107 600
Women: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 116 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 100 450

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 134 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

c developer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 101 700
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 106 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 134 100
median CHF 100 450
+63%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 99 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 108 300 per year.

Salary trend

c developer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 99 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 108 300
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 99 000
median CHF 100 450

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a c developer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 128 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for c developer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 128 0004 jobs
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 124 0003 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 0001 job
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 107 0004 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 105 9501 job
  6. Insurance
    CHF 103 4007 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 1501 job
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 101 4001 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 99 00017 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for c developer

The top two high-paying cantons for c developer are Basel Land and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

c developer

CHF 96 032

median salary

Salary by canton

c developer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 97 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 101 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 109 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 90 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 106 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 91 800
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 92 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 96 137
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 98 500
Zurichmedian CHF 100 450
median CHF 96 032