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mechanical engineer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 95 300

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How much does a mechanical engineer earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time mechanical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 300 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 34 440 to CHF 157 000, based on 33 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

mechanical engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 99 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 850
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 571
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 95 300

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 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 118 072 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 118 072
Average salary CHF 95 300
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 94 500. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 300 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 800
Average salary CHF 95 300
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 128 571 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical engineer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 128 571Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 0005 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 0504 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 86 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 82 50010 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 0004 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for mechanical engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for mechanical engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

BS

Basel-Stadt

mechanical engineer

CHF 95 300

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 338
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 90 090
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 678
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 195
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 676
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 350
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 211
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 634
Ticino average salary CHF 73 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 400
Valais average salary CHF 85 000
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 98 383
Average salary CHF 92 690