electrical engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 323

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How much does a electrical engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time electrical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 323 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 183 000, based on 2 197 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

electrical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 880
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 902
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 115 733
Men: 55+average salary CHF 123 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 000
Average salary CHF 97 307

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 693
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 736
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 760
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 318
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 99 750. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 187 per year.

Salary trend

electrical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 919
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 750
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 187
Average salary CHF 97 324

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrical engineer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 165 385 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 165 3851 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 132 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 117 0598 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 115 1553 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 105 00017 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 103 5001 job
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 00011 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 98 00075 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 97 95066 jobs

Salary by cantons for electrical engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

electrical engineer

CHF 97 433

average salary

Salary by canton

electrical engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 98 075
Basel Land average salary CHF 103 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 840
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 98 750
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 595
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 555
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 793
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 317
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 98 775
Ticino average salary CHF 86 862
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 97 872
Valais average salary CHF 106 004
Zug average salary CHF 100 160
Zurich average salary CHF 102 585
Average salary CHF 97 433