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project engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 95 888

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How much does a project engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time project engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 888 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 169 000, based on 280 entries.
  • Updated 15 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

project engineer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 750
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 150
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 075
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 96 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 091 per year.

Salary by work experience

project engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 825
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 075
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 111 091
Average salary CHF 96 000
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 92 500. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 915 per year.

Salary trend

project engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 915
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 300
Average salary CHF 96 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 123 902 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 123 902Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 121 0001 job
  3. Insurance
    CHF 120 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 119 300Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 115 0001 job
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 110 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 108 3151 job
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 106 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 103 0001 job
  10. Industry various
    CHF 102 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for project engineer

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

VD

Vaud

project engineer

CHF 96 000

average salary

Salary by canton

project engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 963
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 000
Geneva average salary CHF 94 786
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 99 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 995
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 103 309
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 727
Ticino average salary CHF 81 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 000
Valais average salary CHF 92 800
Zug average salary CHF 101 432
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 92 018