planning engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 78 305

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How much does a planning engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time planning engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 305 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 114 400, based on 221 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

planning engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 76 700
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 76 443
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 910
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 92 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 92 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 78 305

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

planning engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 469
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 420
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 093
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 525
Average salary CHF 78 305
+10%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 77 950. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 535 per year.

Salary trend

planning engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 025
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 950
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 535
Average salary CHF 78 502

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a planning engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for planning engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 0003 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 8002 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 94 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 3759 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 3196 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 84 2402 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 80 6009 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 300Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 77 0259 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 72 2412 jobs

Salary by cantons for planning engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

planning engineer

CHF 78 305

average salary

Salary by canton

planning engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 610
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 100
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 950
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 68 381
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 75 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 600
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 75 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 84 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 76 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 77 450
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 900
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 62 400
Zurich average salary CHF 78 305
Average salary CHF 78 000