automation specialist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 67 592

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How much does a automation specialist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time automation specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 592 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 125 to CHF 121 150, based on 292 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

automation specialist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 256
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 48 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 850
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 111
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 67 592

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 256. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation specialist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 256
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 980
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 999
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
Average salary CHF 67 600
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for automation specialist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 68 612. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 807 per year.

Salary trend

automation specialist, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 612
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 807
Average salary CHF 67 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation specialist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 74 100 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation specialist, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 1006 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 74 0001 job
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 70712 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 8241 job
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 7502 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 69 42066 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 69 2498 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 22535 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 67 808Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 66 00011 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation specialist

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

ZH

Zurich

automation specialist

CHF 67 600

average salary

Salary by canton

automation specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 038
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 66 885
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 885
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 905
Geneva average salary CHF 73 605
Glarus average salary CHF 62 595
Grisons average salary CHF 62 308
Jura average salary CHF 67 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 980
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 938
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 725
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 237
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 69 907
Zug average salary CHF 76 700
Zurich average salary CHF 67 600
Average salary CHF 67 593