industrial engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 94 400

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How much does a industrial engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time industrial engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 000 to CHF 168 000, based on 77 entries.
  • Updated 21 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

industrial engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 10 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 109 110
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 73 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

industrial engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 598
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 050
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 750
Average salary CHF 94 400
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 94 400. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 946 per year.

Salary trend

industrial engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 400
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 400
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 946
Average salary CHF 94 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a industrial engineer is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for industrial engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 50012 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 6001 job
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 94 5001 job
  6. Industry various
    CHF 94 4008 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 5987 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 88 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 85 4002 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 74 100Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for industrial engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

industrial engineer

CHF 94 400

average salary

Salary by canton

industrial engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 252
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 370
Geneva average salary CHF 97 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 89 537
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 79 150
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 83 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 80 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 94 400
Average salary CHF 86 489