Information about common wages for Software Engineer in Zug

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 153 salary entriesCHF 98 000

Median

Updated 4 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, Zug

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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 74 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

software engineer, Zug

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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 100 750. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 500 per year.

Salary trend

software engineer, Zug

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software engineer is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 175 291 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software engineer, Zug

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Jobs

Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 175 291Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 131 0004 jobs
Utilities
CHF 122 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 0008 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 109 400Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 107 300Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 95 0006 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 91 100Set up Job Alert

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.