energy engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 99 100

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How much does a energy engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time energy engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 100 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 37 800 to CHF 130 000, based on 38 entries.
  • 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

energy engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 150
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 424
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 99 100

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a energy 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 182 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

energy engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 182 900
Average salary CHF 99 100
+103%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 90 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 106 328 per year.

Salary trend

energy engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 328
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 99 100

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a energy engineer is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 182 900 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for energy engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 182 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 108 5003 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 90 00015 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 87 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 47 876Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for energy engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

energy engineer

CHF 99 100

average salary

Salary by canton

energy engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 102 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
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 93 825
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 99 100
Average salary CHF 94 825