automation engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 92 641

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How much does a automation engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time automation engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 92 641 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 165 000, based on 671 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

automation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 76 420
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 267
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 92 668

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 345
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 92 668
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 94 300. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 016 per year.

Salary trend

automation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 700
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 300
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 016
Average salary CHF 92 686

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation engineer is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 115 50016 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 00021 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 5003 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 0009 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 94 58445 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 93 50020 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 92 9506 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 92 00049 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 00054 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

automation engineer

CHF 92 667

average salary

Salary by canton

automation engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 375
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 98 861
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 217
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 975
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 822
Geneva average salary CHF 86 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 82 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 89 915
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 89 681
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 860
Valais average salary CHF 94 950
Zug average salary CHF 101 279
Zurich average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 92 667