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process engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 98 540

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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 98 540 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 880 to CHF 149 000, based on 68 entries.
  • Updated 16 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 109 000
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 98 540

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 108 996
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 98 540
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 97 330. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 108 000 per year.

Salary trend

process engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 045
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 330
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
Average salary CHF 98 540
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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 Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals 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. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 2501 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 108 0004 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 100 5506 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 3303 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 96 0001 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 92 574Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 92 195Set 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 98 540

average salary

Salary by canton

process engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 105 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 107 556
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 250
Geneva average salary CHF 98 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 102 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 104 512
St. Gallen average salary CHF 96 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 95 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 025
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 540
Valais average salary CHF 107 900
Zug average salary CHF 104 290
Zurich average salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 100 000