Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
app developer, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 112 060
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 98 800
Men: 55+median CHF 200 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 90 000
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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
app developer, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 111 930
21+ yearsmedian CHF 130 000
median CHF 90 000
+117%
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 84 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 112 060 per year.
The highest paying industry for a app developer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for app developer, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Utilities
CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 111 800Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 56 400Set 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
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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.