mechanical engineer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 97 050

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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 97 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 34 440 to CHF 157 000, based on 28 entries.
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 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 82 500
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 97 050

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 122 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 122 850
Average salary CHF 97 050
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 93 075. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 300 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 300
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 075
Average salary CHF 97 050

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 Machine / System construction 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 118 9252 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 99 75012 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 0505 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 86 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 0006 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert

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 97 050

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 89 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 089
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 045
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
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 86 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 553
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 175
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 94 750
Ticino average salary CHF 71 520
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 097
Valais average salary CHF 81 975
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 98 255
Average salary CHF 92 524