quality engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 800

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How much does a quality engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time quality engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 123 to CHF 180 000, based on 4 994 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

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 023
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 009
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 855
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 745
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 012
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 117
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 95 816
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 95 723
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 518
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 150
Average salary CHF 85 853

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 986. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 986
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 989
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 397
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 399
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 145
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 85 844
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 88 441. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 193 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 441
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 042
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 700
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 193
Average salary CHF 85 845
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality engineer is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 240 0008 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 00021 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0002 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 100 0006 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 87032 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 96 0003 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 96 00053 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 94 50013 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 94 4064 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 94 3894 jobs

Salary by cantons for quality engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

quality engineer

CHF 85 800

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 83 000
Berne average salary CHF 82 047
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 150
Geneva average salary CHF 82 975
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 76 250
Jura average salary CHF 63 400
Lucerne average salary CHF 98 384
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 244
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 045
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 475
Schwyz average salary CHF 83 265
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 197
Ticino average salary CHF 69 442
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 625
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 200
Average salary CHF 85 800