Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
development technologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 83 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 80 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a development technologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 450 per year.
Salary by work experience
development technologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 83 450
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 82 700
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 51 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 270
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 83 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 80 000
median CHF 80 000
-4%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for development technologist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 80 270. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 700 per year.
The highest paying industry for a development technologist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 185 000 anually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for development technologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 83 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 81 7501 job
Medical Technology
CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Consulting various
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Education
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Salary by cantons for development technologist
The top two high-paying cantons for development technologist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.