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project engineer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 93 600

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

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time project engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 63 000 to CHF 141 750, based on 45 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

project engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 184
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 667
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 99 880
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 141 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 119 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 93 600

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a project engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 516 per year.

Salary by work experience

project engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 100
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 700
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 775
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 116
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 516
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
Average salary CHF 93 600
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 94 500. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 500 per year.

Salary trend

project engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 107
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
Average salary CHF 93 600
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project engineer is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 99 100 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project engineer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 99 1006 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 94 733Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 94 5004 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 92 7301 job
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 61511 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 90 9754 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 0005 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 902Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for project engineer

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

project engineer

CHF 93 600

average salary

Salary by canton

project engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 963
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 000
Geneva average salary CHF 94 786
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 99 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 995
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 103 309
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 727
Ticino average salary CHF 81 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 000
Valais average salary CHF 92 800
Zug average salary CHF 101 432
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 92 018