biomedical engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 82 520

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How much does a biomedical engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time biomedical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 82 520 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 864 to CHF 140 000, based on 150 entries.
  • Updated 18 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

biomedical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 93 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 56 757
Average salary CHF 82 520

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 688 per year.

Salary by work experience

biomedical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 745
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 688
Average salary CHF 82 520
+64%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 82 975. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 742 per year.

Salary trend

biomedical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 610
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 975
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 742
Average salary CHF 82 520

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a biomedical engineer is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 108 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for biomedical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 89 0008 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 84 5002 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 4251 job
  5. Education
    CHF 78 0001 job
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 76 700Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 0001 job
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 53 0531 job
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for biomedical engineer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

biomedical engineer

CHF 82 520

average salary

Salary by canton

biomedical engineer

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Fribourg average salary CHF 0
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Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
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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 90 000
Valais average salary CHF 83 951
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 82 520