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ingénieur salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 96 513

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How much does a ingénieur earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time ingénieur earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 513 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 212 000, based on 4 139 entries.
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  • 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

ingénieur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 535
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 323
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 913
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 106 968
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 125 333
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 96 495

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 984. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

ingénieur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 984
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 643
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 987
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 96 572
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for ingénieur have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 98 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 033 per year.

Salary trend

ingénieur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 560
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 033
Average salary CHF 96 519
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ingénieur 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 ingénieur, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00067 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 120 00012 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 117 00042 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 110 0003 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 00034 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 000237 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 100 00018 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 99 47632 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 75026 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 00037 jobs

Salary by cantons for ingénieur

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

ingénieur

CHF 96 563

average salary

Salary by canton

ingénieur

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 100 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 101 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 850
Geneva average salary CHF 98 450
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 87 500
Jura average salary CHF 85 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 91 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 830
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 101 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 101 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 86 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 000
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 354
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 108 486
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 96 563