Data Engineer Salary in Switzerland
The median Data Engineer salary in Switzerland is CHF 142,000, with most packages landing between CHF 105,000 and CHF 253,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
Pay percentiles
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Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | CHF 85,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | CHF 125,000 | -12% |
| Senior | CHF 178,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | CHF 249,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about CHF 17,000 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹795,000
- Portugal€26,000
- Greece€31,000
- PolandPLN 143,000
- Italy€38,000
- Japan¥6,522,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Data Engineer's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Switzerland. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is CHF 142,000 a good salary for a Data Engineer in Switzerland?
CHF 142,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above CHF 192,000 puts you in the top quartile; below CHF 105,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Data Engineer earn in Switzerland?
A senior Data Engineer earns around CHF 178,000, against CHF 85,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Data Engineer in Switzerland?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about CHF 17,000 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Data Engineer salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.