Published: 02 May 2024
Lehrstelle Lebensmittelpraktiker*in EBA (a)
Dietikon
100%
Unlimited employment
F. Hunziker + Co AG
food engineer salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 59 salary entriesCHF 78 500
Median
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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
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Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a food engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 810 per year.
Salary by work experience
food engineer, Zurich
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salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for food engineer have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 78 500. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 170 per year.
Salary trend
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Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a food engineer is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 468 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for food engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 468 0001 job
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 145 0001 job
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 102 0003 jobs
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 89 0004 jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 84 0001 job
- Industry variousCHF 79 30039 jobs
- Consumer / Luxury goods industryCHF 78 00010 jobs
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 50 5001 job
- Banking / Financial institutionsN/ASet up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateN/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for food engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for food engineer are Ticino and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
food engineer
CHF 75 240
median salary
Salary by canton
food engineer
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