software engineer salaries Aargau

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 256 salary entriesCHF 189 592

Median

Updated 27 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, Aargau

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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 178 439. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 267 659 per year.

Salary by work experience

software engineer, Aargau

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+48%

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 215 688. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 229 740 per year.

Salary trend

software engineer, Aargau

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software engineer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 281 042 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software engineer, Aargau

Industry

Median salary

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Medical Technology
CHF 281 0426 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 274 351Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 273 057Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 267 65913 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 220 3735 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 214 573Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 214 488Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 205 2044 jobs
Industry various
CHF 202 9758 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 202 9744 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.