project engineer salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 88 995

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

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time project engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 995 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 62 400 to CHF 115 000, based on 49 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

project engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 855
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 103 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 156 301
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 88 995

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 012. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 102 375 per year.

Salary by work experience

project engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 542
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 012
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 940
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 660
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 375
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 745
Average salary CHF 88 995
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 85 025. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 92 500 per year.

Salary trend

project engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 355
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 025
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 500
Average salary CHF 88 995

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 103 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project engineer, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 94 021Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 90 3001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 89 5003 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 88 0002 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 84 045Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for project engineer

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

SG

St. Gallen

project engineer

CHF 88 995

average salary

Salary by canton

project engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 650
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 89 850
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 400
Geneva average salary CHF 95 286
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 99 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 995
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 104 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 92 000
Ticino average salary CHF 81 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 000
Valais average salary CHF 92 800
Zug average salary CHF 99 538
Zurich average salary CHF 96 750
Average salary CHF 92 063