mechanical engineer salaries Vaud

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 80 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 300 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 92 725. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 499 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 129 497 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.