chemical engineer salary in Fribourg

Annual average salary

CHF 85 995

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How much does a chemical engineer earn in Fribourg?

  • In Fribourg, a full-time chemical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 995 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 68 000 to CHF 113 997, based on 13 entries.
  • 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

chemical engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 998
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 998
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 68 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 997
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 85 995

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 113 997 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemical engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 995
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 275
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 997
Average salary CHF 85 995
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 84 997. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

chemical engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 997
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 150
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 85 995

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemical engineer is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 98 000 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemical engineer, Fribourg

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for chemical engineer

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

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Fribourg

chemical engineer

CHF 85 995

average salary

Salary by canton

chemical 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 85 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 995
Geneva average salary CHF 69 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 024
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 81 900
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 86 000