technical designer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 939

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How much does a technical designer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time technical designer earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 939 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 127 400, based on 2 366 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 005
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 290
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 725
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 249
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 349
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 86 636
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 86 636
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 560
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 387
Average salary CHF 68 937

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 535. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 535
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 228
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 293
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 850
Average salary CHF 68 933
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for technical designer have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 821
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 585
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 68 933

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technical designer is Education, with an average salary of CHF 92 250 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 92 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 78 0978 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 77 2507 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 0008 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 8001 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 50015 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 5725 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 0189 jobs

Salary by cantons for technical designer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

technical designer

CHF 68 958

average salary

Salary by canton

technical designer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 253
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 66 295
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 77 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 242
Geneva average salary CHF 72 585
Glarus average salary CHF 62 690
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 88 725
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 73 420
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 200
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 913
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 905
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 74 559
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 72 646
Valais average salary CHF 76 500
Zug average salary CHF 64 155
Zurich average salary CHF 69 871
Average salary CHF 68 958