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Data engineer salary in Switzerland in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Data engineer salary in Switzerland in 2026

A senior Data engineer in Switzerland earns a median of 17,100 CHF gross monthly, around 17,818 €. Total employer cost is roughly 20,313 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Switzerland

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior8,150 CHF8,492 €6,520 CHF9,870 CHF
Mid-level11,500 CHF11,983 €9,300 CHF14,200 CHF
Senior17,100 CHF17,818 €13,600 CHF24,000 CHF

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in Switzerland

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 8,150 CHF at junior level to 17,100 CHF at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Switzerland

A Data engineer in Switzerland earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 17,100 CHF, equivalent to about 17,818 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 20,313 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Swiss Franc.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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