mechanical engineer salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
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
mechanical engineer, Zurich
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a mechanical engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 100 per year.
Salary by work experience
mechanical engineer, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for mechanical engineer have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 97 500. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 900 per year.
Salary trend
mechanical engineer, Zurich
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Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for mechanical engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 115 0005 jobs
- Consulting variousCHF 113 0504 jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 109 3006 jobs
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 108 0001 job
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 100 0005 jobs
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 100 0003 jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 97 2003 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 97 00045 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 95 000189 jobs
- Medical TechnologyCHF 90 00014 jobs
Salary by cantons for mechanical engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for mechanical engineer are Appenzell AR and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
mechanical engineer
CHF 90 000
median salary
Salary by canton
mechanical engineer