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engineer salary in Schwyz

Annual average salary

CHF 86 000

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How much does a engineer earn in Schwyz?

  • In Schwyz, a full-time engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 49 636 to CHF 150 000, based on 13 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, Schwyz

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 99 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 86 000

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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 294 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer, Schwyz

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 294 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
Average salary CHF 86 000
+58%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 86 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 114 000 per year.

Salary trend

engineer, Schwyz

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 818
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 86 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer, Schwyz

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 150 0002 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 50045 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 97 5005 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 89 0005 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 00022 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 84 00014 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 81 81824 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  10. Consulting various
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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.

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Schwyz

engineer

CHF 86 000

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