Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
java developer, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 83 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 850
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 850
Men: 35-45median CHF 121 750
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 123 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 100 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a java developer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
java developer, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 83 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 93 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 112 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 123 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 125 000
median CHF 100 000
+50%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for java developer have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 97 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a java developer is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for java developer, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 210 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 105 007Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 100 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 98 900Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 89 700Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for java developer
The top two high-paying cantons for java developer are Aargau and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.