system engineer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 101 025

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How much does a system engineer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time system engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 101 025 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 040 to CHF 180 000, based on 148 entries.
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  • 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

system engineer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 104 580
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 167
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 101 025

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

system engineer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 101 025
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 100 025. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

system engineer, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 025
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 101 025

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a system engineer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for system engineer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 130 0001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 64818 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 110 73031 jobs
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 109 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 104 580Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 102 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for system engineer

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

GE

Geneva

system engineer

CHF 101 025

average salary

Salary by canton

system engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 93 483
Basel Land average salary CHF 95 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 219
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 770
Geneva average salary CHF 101 025
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 000
Jura average salary CHF 100 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 89 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 81 900
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 87 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 89 472
Solothurn average salary CHF 85 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 94 644
Thurgau average salary CHF 85 530
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 675
Valais average salary CHF 90 500
Zug average salary CHF 90 122
Zurich average salary CHF 97 536
Average salary CHF 94 627