Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 94'650 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 123'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 141'255 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
ICT-Application Development Specialist BP
You plan and develop modern software applications for various devices
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a specialist, you lead software projects. You develop applications for the frontend, backend, or data. You also optimise existing systems
You combine technical know-how with strategic thinking. As ICT-Application Development Specialist BP, you steer complex software projects from the first idea to the finished application. You coordinate development teams. You check feasibility and implement innovative solutions for web, mobile, or data processing. Your focus is on quality, security, and a seamless user experience.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryIT Development
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on SAP Application Development Specialist. Based on 125 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-16% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 131'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 119'927 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 120'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 110'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 128'049 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 141'255 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 126'000 | 6 |
| Insurance | CHF 125'200 | 6 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 123'000 | 6 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 120'000 | 7 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 115'000 | 39 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 ICT-Application Development Specialist mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1-1,5 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time course of about one and a half years leads to the federal professional certificate in application development.
Typical training path
ICT-Application Development Specialist mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Application Engineering Business Engineering Business Management Data Management Project Management
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Informatiker/in and at least 2 years of professional experience in application development
- EFZ in the field of information and communication technology and at least 3 years of professional experience in application development
- EFZ, Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification and at least 4 years of professional experience in application development
Requirements
- Enjoyment of programming
- Technical skill
- Analytical skills
- Ability to develop, execute, and review projects
- Systematic working style
- Organisational and planning skills
- IT knowledge
- 1Application Engineering Business Engineering Business Management Data Management Project Management
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Project management skills
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of the screen. You check the code together with the team for stability and security. At the same time, you discuss the next steps for the application with designers and product managers.
- You listen to the needs of the customer. You check the feasibility of the project.
- You coordinate the work of different development teams. You establish common procedures.
- You plan and implement client or web applications for various devices.
- You design database structures. You develop secure application interfaces for data processing.
- You analyse and structure large amounts of data. You make this data usable.
- You test the applications for stability, interactivity, and language management.
- You monitor technological innovations. You assess their value for the company.
Working conditions
You work in an office or directly with the customer in a software development department. You often carry out projects for various companies. You exchange ideas with specialist experts during this work.
Where to learn
- ICT-Berufsbildung SchweizWaisenhausplatz 14, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Project management skills
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Regular overtime
- High willingness to learn
- Responsible tasks
- Changing requirements
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