automation specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 000

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How much does a automation specialist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time automation specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 600 to CHF 122 700, based on 2 464 entries.
  • Updated 2 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 specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 711
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 676
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 995
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 932
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 61 925
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 67 925

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 953. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 630 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 953
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 581
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 694
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 166
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 630
Average salary CHF 67 911
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 275. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 450 per year.

Salary trend

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 675
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 023
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 275
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 450
Average salary CHF 67 925
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation specialist is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 82 716 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 82 71620 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 81 95116 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 50022 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 75 7503 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 74 28638 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 00026 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 2505 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 71 6822 jobs
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 8242 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 70 304305 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation specialist

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

automation specialist

CHF 68 000

average salary

Salary by canton

automation specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 66 925
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 885
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 73 710
Glarus average salary CHF 62 595
Grisons average salary CHF 62 308
Jura average salary CHF 67 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 222
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 915
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 183
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 850
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 610
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 085
Valais average salary CHF 70 549
Zug average salary CHF 76 700
Zurich average salary CHF 68 000
Average salary CHF 68 000