engineering technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 80 600

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How much does a engineering technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time engineering technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 80 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 250 to CHF 132 000, based on 352 entries.
  • Updated 5 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 technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 700
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 240
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 863
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 46 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 80 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 97 214 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 050
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 571
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 224
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 97 214
Average salary CHF 80 600
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 80 300. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary trend

engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 300
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 467
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 300
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 80 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineering technician is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 106 600 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 106 6001 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 98 0002 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 91 0009 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 84 5002 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 1503 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 82 00070 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 81 5754 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 80 60018 jobs

Salary by cantons for engineering technician

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

engineering technician

CHF 80 600

average salary

Salary by canton

engineering technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 83 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 378
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 78 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 725
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 74 050
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 87 043
Average salary CHF 80 600