3 weeks ago
Senior Backend Engineer (a)*
Place of work:
Zürich
Workload:
80 – 100%
Contract type:
Unlimited employment
Ringier AG
development engineer salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 208 salary entriesCHF 96 035
median
2% earn betweenCHF 57 000 and CHF 61 352
< 1% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 66 000
3% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 72 000
11% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 83 200
15% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 89 150
19% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 96 500
median CHF 96 035
8% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 101 400
13% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 107 000
7% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 112 000
11% earn betweenCHF 112 500 and CHF 121 000
1% earn betweenCHF 123 000 and CHF 125 000
3% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 132 000
3% earn betweenCHF 136 500 and CHF 140 000
2% earn betweenCHF 158 600 and CHF 164 000
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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
development engineer, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 82 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 88 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 92 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 108 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 79 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 117 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 105 000
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 96 035
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a development engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 719. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 133 250 per year.
Salary by work experience
development engineer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 719
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 93 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 106 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 113 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 133 250
median CHF 96 035
+55%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for development engineer have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 98 800. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 500 per year.
Salary trend
development engineer, Zurich
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 100 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 98 800
median CHF 96 035
Jobs for development engineer
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a development engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 anually. Followed by Industry various and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for development engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 112 0004 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 103 25040 jobs
- Consulting variousCHF 101 0003 jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 100 00014 jobs
- Legal / Business adviceCHF 100 00022 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 98 77039 jobs
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 97 50023 jobs
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 97 5003 jobs
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 92 500Set up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 92 3002 jobs
Salary by cantons for development engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for development engineer are Schaffhausen and Fribourg. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
development engineer
CHF 94 708
median salary
Salary by canton
development engineer
median
Aargaumedian CHF 97 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 93 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 104 000
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 99 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 94 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 91 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 105 375
Solothurnmedian CHF 93 600
Schwyzmedian CHF 89 700
Thurgaumedian CHF 88 895
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 100 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 104 000
Zurichmedian CHF 96 035
median CHF 94 708
