automation specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 598

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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 67 598 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 121 000, based on 2 287 entries.
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  • 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 61 537
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 528
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 223
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 096
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 61 925
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 67 607

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 61 685. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 685
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 183
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 67 594
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 68 022. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 592 per year.

Salary trend

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 350
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 022
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 592
Average salary CHF 67 597

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation specialist is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 85 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consumer / Luxury goods industry 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. Consulting various
    CHF 85 0002 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 83 2506 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 83 00026 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 50027 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 00037 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 2505 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 72 00035 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 71 682Set up Job Alert
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 8241 job
  10. Utilities
    CHF 70 32727 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 67 594

average salary

Salary by canton

automation specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 077
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 66 885
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 592
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 73 500
Glarus average salary CHF 62 595
Grisons average salary CHF 62 354
Jura average salary CHF 67 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 947
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 762
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 725
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 64 955
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 69 907
Zug average salary CHF 76 700
Zurich average salary CHF 67 596
Average salary CHF 67 594