chemical engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 81 900

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How much does a chemical engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time chemical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 900 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 29 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

chemical engineer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 79 950
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 81 900

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemical engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 81 900
+11%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 81 500. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary trend

chemical engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 450
Average salary CHF 81 900

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemical engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 98 002 annually. Followed by Industry various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemical engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 98 002Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 83 5001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 82 450Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 74 991Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 24 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Consulting various
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for chemical engineer

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

VD

Vaud

chemical engineer

CHF 81 900

average salary

Salary by canton

chemical engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 85 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 995
Geneva average salary CHF 69 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 024
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 81 900
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 86 000