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engineer salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 91 500

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How much does a engineer earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 168 000, based on 82 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

engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 950
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 76 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 381
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 125 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 91 500

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 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 050
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 875
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 018
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 700
Average salary CHF 91 500
+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 89 864. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 280 per year.

Salary trend

engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 280
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 630
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 864
Average salary CHF 91 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 135 250 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 135 2503 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 7252 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 100 697Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 0008 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 5331 job
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 94 5001 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 6203 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 88 6801 job
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 0002 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.

NE

Neuchâtel

engineer

CHF 91 500

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