mechanical engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 92 791

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How much does a mechanical engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mechanical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 92 791 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 172 500, based on 1 992 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

mechanical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 473
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 593
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 139
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 118 184
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 92 791

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 210. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 210
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 091
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 413
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 881
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 92 770
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 91 325. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 533 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 325
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 166
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 533
Average salary CHF 92 791

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 115 200 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 115 2001 job
  2. Insurance
    CHF 115 0001 job
  3. Utilities
    CHF 105 1502 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 50022 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 95 45014 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 94 8001 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 94 33357 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 94 2257 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 40157 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanical engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

mechanical engineer

CHF 92 792

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 90 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 678
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 86 100
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 756
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 553
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 175
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 321
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 81 975
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 97 884
Average salary CHF 92 792