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welding engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 102 244

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How much does a welding engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time welding engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 244 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 54 entries.
  • Updated 24 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

welding engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 83 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 113 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 875
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 102 244

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 93 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 350 per year.

Salary by work experience

welding engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 360
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 350
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 102 244
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 113 700. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary trend

welding engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 244
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 700
Average salary CHF 102 244
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a welding engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 138 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for welding engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 120 0001 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 119 463Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 101 7504 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 720Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 88 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 63 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for welding engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for welding 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

welding engineer

CHF 102 244

average salary

Salary by canton

welding engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 102 244