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chemieingenieur salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 999

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How much does a chemieingenieur earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chemieingenieur earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 999 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 310 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

chemieingenieur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 776
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 45 550
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 628
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 97 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 112 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 136 565
Women: 55+average salary CHF 175 000
Average salary CHF 85 999

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 837 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemieingenieur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 269
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 049
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 373
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 088
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 837
Average salary CHF 86 000
+59%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chemieingenieur have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 90 000. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 002 per year.

Salary trend

chemieingenieur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 002
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 134
Average salary CHF 85 999
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemieingenieur is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemieingenieur, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 112 3661 job
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 110 5001 job
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 97 200Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 95 714Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 95 0001 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 93 0241 job
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 87 536Set up Job Alert
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 0007 jobs

Salary by cantons for chemieingenieur

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chemieingenieur

CHF 86 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chemieingenieur

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 85 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 995
Geneva average salary CHF 68 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 024
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 81 900
Valais average salary CHF 103 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 86 000