plant and component engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 78 000

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How much does a plant and component engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time plant and component engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 52 118 to CHF 150 000, based on 85 entries.
  • 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

plant and component engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 663
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 85 300
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 78 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 790. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

plant and component engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 790
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 300
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 260
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
Average salary CHF 78 000
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for plant and component engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 200 per year.

Salary trend

plant and component engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 200
Average salary CHF 78 000

Jobs for plant and component engineer

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plant and component engineer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 120 878 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plant and component engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 120 878Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 0001 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 3174 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 89 25023 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 5002 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 40017 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 70 2006 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A2 jobs
  10. Education
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for plant and component engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

plant and component engineer

CHF 78 000

average salary

Salary by canton

plant and component engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 652
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 446
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 300
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 90 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 706
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 74 005
Solothurn average salary CHF 73 710
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 694
Valais average salary CHF 72 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 425