Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
app developer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 56 800
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 107 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 105 767
Men: 45-55median CHF 102 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 98 800
Men: 55+median CHF 165 001
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 90 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a app developer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 001 per year.
Salary by work experience
app developer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 114 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 130 001
median CHF 90 500
+52%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for app developer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 95 900. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a app developer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 165 001 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for app developer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 165 0012 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 117 750Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 115 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 111 800Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 99 8501 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for app developer
The top two high-paying cantons for app developer are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.