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quality engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 826

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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 85 826 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 123 to CHF 180 000, based on 4 938 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 012
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 005
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 799
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 707
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 117
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 163
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 95 886
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 95 766
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 644
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 300
Average salary CHF 85 842

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 77 993. 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 77 993
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 977
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 219
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 737
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 068
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 85 851
+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 89 217 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 441
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 047
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 709
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 217
Average salary CHF 85 828
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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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  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 240 0005 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 00023 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 100 0004 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 84533 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 96 0005 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 96 00060 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 94 50011 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 94 4067 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 94 3898 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 85 835

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 500
Berne average salary CHF 82 406
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 350
Geneva average salary CHF 82 993
Glarus average salary CHF 94 804
Grisons average salary CHF 72 000
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 83 064
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 83 350
Schwyz average salary CHF 82 582
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 995
Ticino average salary CHF 69 442
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 550
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 272
Average salary CHF 85 835