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ingenieur maschinenbau salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 99 625

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How much does a ingenieur maschinenbau earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time ingenieur maschinenbau earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 625 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 165 000, based on 406 entries.
  • Updated 9 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

ingenieur maschinenbau, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 84 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 050
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 050
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 112 086
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 119 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 625
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 99 625

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 039. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 550 per year.

Salary by work experience

ingenieur maschinenbau, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 039
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 075
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 550
Average salary CHF 99 625
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 98 280. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 370 per year.

Salary trend

ingenieur maschinenbau, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 600
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 280
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 370
Average salary CHF 99 625
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ingenieur maschinenbau is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 138 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ingenieur maschinenbau, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 115 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 100 0007 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 0002 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 99 4917 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 850Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 550Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for ingenieur maschinenbau

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

ZH

Zurich

ingenieur maschinenbau

CHF 99 562

average salary

Salary by canton

ingenieur maschinenbau

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 640
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 90 930
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 566
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 676
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 425
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 211
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 634
Ticino average salary CHF 73 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 195
Valais average salary CHF 85 000
Zug average salary CHF 97 970
Zurich average salary CHF 99 562
Average salary CHF 92 914