elektrotechnik ingenieur salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 102 500

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How much does a elektrotechnik ingenieur earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time elektrotechnik ingenieur earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 200 000, based on 389 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

elektrotechnik ingenieur, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 82 550
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 333
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 112 125
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 927
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 102 197

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 667 per year.

Salary by work experience

elektrotechnik ingenieur, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 545
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 667
Average salary CHF 102 238
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for elektrotechnik ingenieur have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 109 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary trend

elektrotechnik ingenieur, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 750
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
Average salary CHF 102 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a elektrotechnik ingenieur is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 141 150 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for elektrotechnik ingenieur, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 141 150Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 0001 job
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 122 292Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 117 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 115 5006 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 112 86012 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 111 6502 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 111 0902 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 107 5002 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 106 200Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for elektrotechnik ingenieur

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

ZH

Zurich

elektrotechnik ingenieur

CHF 102 375

average salary

Salary by canton

elektrotechnik ingenieur

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 98 175
Basel Land average salary CHF 103 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 750
Geneva average salary CHF 107 143
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 100 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 365
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 94 930
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 317
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 98 850
Ticino average salary CHF 88 725
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 000
Valais average salary CHF 103 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 100
Zurich average salary CHF 102 375
Average salary CHF 97 269