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material engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 400

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How much does a material engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time material engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 400 to CHF 160 000, based on 128 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

material engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 808
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 707
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 707
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 89 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 108 150
Average salary CHF 79 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 882 per year.

Salary by work experience

material engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 020
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 882
Average salary CHF 79 400
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 79 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary trend

material engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 250
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 550
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 79 400
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a material engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 118 300 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for material engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 118 3001 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 114 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 102 9002 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 9256 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 97 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 83 00020 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 82 75016 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 79 5001 job
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 77 9607 jobs

Salary by cantons for material engineer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

material engineer

CHF 79 400

average salary

Salary by canton

material engineer

Average salary79k
Aargau average salary CHF 84 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
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 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 79 400