mechanical development engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 942

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How much does a mechanical development engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time mechanical development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 942 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 165 000, based on 370 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

mechanical development engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 84 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 112 086
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 112 086
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 721
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 97 942

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 802. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 721 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical development engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 802
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 650
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 721
Average salary CHF 97 884
+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 96 900. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 924 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical development engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 551
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 924
Average salary CHF 97 942

Jobs for mechanical development engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical development engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 147 875 annually. Followed by Utilities and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical development engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 147 875Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 118 3751 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 116 202Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 115 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 100 0006 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 0005 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 0169 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 6005 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 5503 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanical development engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

mechanical development engineer

CHF 97 942

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 89 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 566
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 86 100
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 756
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 553
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 175
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 321
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 81 975
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 97 942
Average salary CHF 92 727