process engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 96 665

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How much does a process engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time process engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 665 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 880 to CHF 149 000, based on 64 entries.
  • Updated 9 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

process engineer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 375
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 92 195
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 522
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 450
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 139 650
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 96 665

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

process engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 759
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 125
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 96 665
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 93 597. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 650 per year.

Salary trend

process engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 597
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 650
Average salary CHF 96 665

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a process engineer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 117 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for process engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 111 0971 job
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 0004 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 97 5002 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 330Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 92 574Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for process engineer

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

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Vaud

process engineer

CHF 96 665

average salary

Salary by canton

process engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 105 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 105 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 107 558
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 125
Fribourg average salary CHF 90 000
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 705
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 98 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 050
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 104 512
St. Gallen average salary CHF 97 325
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 95 450
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 665
Valais average salary CHF 106 234
Zug average salary CHF 104 290
Zurich average salary CHF 108 000
Average salary CHF 100 000