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engineer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 98 225

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How much does a engineer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 225 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 200 000, based on 190 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

engineer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 128
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 667
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 334
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 142 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 200 000
Average salary CHF 98 225

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 628. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 628
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 334
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 135 200
Average salary CHF 98 225
+86%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 98 000. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 250 per year.

Salary trend

engineer, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 250
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
Average salary CHF 98 225
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 131 250 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 131 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 131 0001 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 122 00010 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 00035 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 108 1501 job
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 108 0002 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 105 1551 job
  9. Insurance
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 96 0007 jobs

Salary by cantons for engineer

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

GE

Geneva

engineer

CHF 98 225

average salary

Salary by canton

engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 101 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 850
Geneva average salary CHF 98 225
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 87 500
Jura average salary CHF 85 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 91 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 830
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 101 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 101 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 86 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 101 500
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 368
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 108 486
Zurich average salary CHF 99 933
Average salary CHF 96 491