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development engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 213 salary entriesCHF 96 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 57 000 and CHF 61 352
< 1% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 66 000
3% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 72 000
11% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 83 200
20% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 91 000
14% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 96 500
median CHF 96 000
8% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 101 400
13% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 107 000
8% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 112 000
10% earn betweenCHF 112 500 and CHF 121 000
1% earn betweenCHF 123 000 and CHF 125 000
3% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 132 000
3% earn betweenCHF 136 500 and CHF 140 000
1% earn betweenCHF 158 600 and CHF 160 000
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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

development engineer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 82 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 88 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 92 300
Men: 35-45median CHF 107 250
Women: 35-45median CHF 79 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 117 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 105 000
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 96 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a development engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 719. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 133 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

development engineer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 719
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 93 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 106 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 112 750
21+ yearsmedian CHF 133 250
median CHF 96 023
+55%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for development engineer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 98 800. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 500 per year.

Salary trend

development engineer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 100 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 98 800
median CHF 96 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a development engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for development engineer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 112 0002 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 102 5002 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 101 0007 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 7704 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 97 5003 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 92 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for development engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for development engineer are Fribourg and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

development engineer

CHF 94 560

median salary

Salary by canton

development engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 97 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 93 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 104 000
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 97 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 94 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 91 455
St. Gallenmedian CHF 91 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 100 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 93 600
Schwyzmedian CHF 89 700
Thurgaumedian CHF 88 895
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 100 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 104 000
Zurichmedian CHF 96 023
median CHF 94 560