cost estimator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 83 330

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How much does a cost estimator earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cost estimator earns an average gross salary of CHF 83 330 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 200 to CHF 155 000, based on 306 entries.
  • Updated 15 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

cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 867
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 79 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 79 650
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 85 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 106
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 94 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 83 345

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 535
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 903
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 907
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
Average salary CHF 83 345
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cost estimator have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 83 086. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 950 per year.

Salary trend

cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 150
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 086
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 275
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 950
Average salary CHF 83 308

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cost estimator is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 106 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 87 953Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 1423 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 85 0001 job
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 0003 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 84 50070 jobs

Salary by cantons for cost estimator

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

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Throughout Switzerland

cost estimator

CHF 83 356

average salary

Salary by canton

cost estimator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 82 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 279
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 82 875
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 83 356