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computer hardware engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 500

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How much does a computer hardware engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time computer hardware engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 199 000, based on 245 entries.
  • Updated 17 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

computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 764
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 764
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 260
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 111 775
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 526
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 828. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 526 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 828
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 526
Average salary CHF 94 500
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 95 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 750 per year.

Salary trend

computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 075
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 828
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 750
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
Average salary CHF 94 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer hardware engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 116 0251 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 113 225Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 106 7921 job
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 00012 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 95 0005 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 94 50021 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 94 3757 jobs

Salary by cantons for computer hardware engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for computer hardware 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

computer hardware engineer

CHF 94 500

average salary

Salary by canton

computer hardware engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 87 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 000
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 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 94 500