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engineering manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 96 555

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How much does a engineering manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time engineering manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 555 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 212 000, based on 3 988 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

engineering manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary96k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 662
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 404
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 640
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 106 595
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 96 502

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 998. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineering manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary96k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 998
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 824
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 012
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 288
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 96 576
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for engineering manager have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 98 400. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 233 per year.

Salary trend

engineering manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary96k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 503
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 400
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 233
Average salary CHF 96 541

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineering manager is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineering manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00047 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 120 00033 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 117 00063 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 00072 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 000280 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 100 00015 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 99 73868 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 75024 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 000104 jobs

Salary by cantons for engineering manager

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

engineering manager

CHF 96 539

average salary

Salary by canton

engineering manager

Average salary96k
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 100 700
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 400
Geneva average salary CHF 99 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 87 500
Jura average salary CHF 88 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 97 760
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 830
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 895
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 101 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 101 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 86 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 571
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 108 486
Zurich average salary CHF 99 861
Average salary CHF 96 539