aeronautical engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 76 050

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How much does a aeronautical engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time aeronautical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 115 500, based on 58 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

aeronautical engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 880
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 883
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 95 883
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 76 050

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 99 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

aeronautical engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 858
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 270
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 050
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
Average salary CHF 76 050
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 76 050. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 000 per year.

Salary trend

aeronautical engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 050
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 390
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
Average salary CHF 76 050

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a aeronautical engineer is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 94 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for aeronautical engineer, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 94 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 77 5253 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 75 5372 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 0001 job
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 62 650Set 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. Education
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Salary by cantons for aeronautical engineer

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

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Zurich

aeronautical engineer

CHF 76 050

average salary

Salary by canton

aeronautical 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 73 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 73 188
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 86 812
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 71 000
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 76 050
Average salary CHF 75 000