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mechanical engineer salary in Solothurn

Annual average salary

CHF 105 700

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How much does a mechanical engineer earn in Solothurn?

  • In Solothurn, a full-time mechanical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 105 700 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 235 000, based on 37 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

mechanical engineer, Solothurn

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 194
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 112 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 225 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 145 106
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 105 700

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 837. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical engineer, Solothurn

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 837
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 497
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
Average salary CHF 105 700
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 99 947. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 111 897 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical engineer, Solothurn

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 947
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 700
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 897
Average salary CHF 105 700
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 145 106 annually. Followed by Industry various and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical engineer, Solothurn

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 145 1061 job
  2. Industry various
    CHF 111 0004 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
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  4. Utilities
    CHF 98 0001 job
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 94 194Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 85010 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Education
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Salary by cantons for mechanical engineer

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

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Solothurn

mechanical engineer

CHF 105 700

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 489
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 90 930
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 566
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 676
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 425
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 211
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 634
Ticino average salary CHF 73 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 297
Valais average salary CHF 85 000
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 98 967
Average salary CHF 92 809