sanitary engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 838

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How much does a sanitary engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sanitary engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 838 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 148 100, based on 323 entries.
  • Updated 14 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

sanitary engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 480
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 115 830
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 63 840
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 728
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 85 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sanitary engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 250
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 300
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 112
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 111
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 85 838
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 91 100. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 500 per year.

Salary trend

sanitary engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 600
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 100
Average salary CHF 85 835

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sanitary engineer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 236 600 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sanitary engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 236 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 102 0001 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 89 25015 jobs
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 0002 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 80 7251 job
  7. Utilities
    CHF 79 0001 job
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 120Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 747Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 8201 job

Salary by cantons for sanitary engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

sanitary engineer

CHF 85 837

average salary

Salary by canton

sanitary engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 066
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 92 400
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 88 190
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 720
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 84 190
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 91 089
Average salary CHF 85 837