automation engineer salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 89 681

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How much does a automation engineer earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time automation engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 681 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 133 000, based on 32 entries.
  • Updated 22 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

automation engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 110
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 106 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 106 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 112 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 89 681

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 825. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 825
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 907
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 651
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 825
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 89 681
+75%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 98 737. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

automation engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 805
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 737
Average salary CHF 89 681

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation engineer is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation engineer, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 737Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 95 5001 job
  5. Industry various
    CHF 78 0001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 77 8051 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 71 650Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A3 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation engineer

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

SG

St. Gallen

automation engineer

CHF 89 681

average salary

Salary by canton

automation engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 375
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 98 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 975
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 645
Geneva average salary CHF 88 675
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 82 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 89 915
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 89 681
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 93 220
Valais average salary CHF 94 900
Zug average salary CHF 101 279
Zurich average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 92 400