Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
hardware entwickler, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 87 900
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 112 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 114 400
Men: 45-55median CHF 124 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 94 250
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 99 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a hardware entwickler 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 114 400 per year.
Salary by work experience
hardware entwickler, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 114 400
21+ yearsmedian CHF 109 125
median CHF 99 000
+32%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for hardware entwickler have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 95 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a hardware entwickler is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 111 500 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for hardware entwickler, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 111 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 8004 jobs
Industry various
CHF 97 4251 job
Medical Technology
CHF 95 526Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for hardware entwickler
The top two high-paying cantons for hardware entwickler are Zurich and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.