plant and component engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 183

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How much does a plant and component engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time plant and component engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 183 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 840 to CHF 126 732, based on 660 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

plant and component engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 768
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 140
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 81 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 98 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 68 200

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

plant and component engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 629
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 68 190
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for plant and component engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 150. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 170 per year.

Salary trend

plant and component engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 610
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 150
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 170
Average salary CHF 68 190

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plant and component engineer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 120 878 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plant and component engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 120 878Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 99 2501 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 3177 jobs
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 95 0001 job
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 87 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 79 85012 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 125Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 69 53444 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 86694 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 80013 jobs

Salary by cantons for plant and component engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for plant and component 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

plant and component engineer

CHF 68 190

average salary

Salary by canton

plant and component engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 925
Basel Land average salary CHF 73 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 446
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 300
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 90 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 706
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 910
Solothurn average salary CHF 73 710
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 694
Valais average salary CHF 72 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 77 500
Average salary CHF 68 190