quality assurance engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 552

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How much does a quality assurance engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time quality assurance engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 552 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 667 to CHF 190 200, based on 493 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

quality assurance engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 718
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 73 150
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 740
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 042
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 010
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 125
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 723

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 885. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality assurance engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 885
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 049
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 280
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 790
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 600
Average salary CHF 97 633
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 97 221. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 775 per year.

Salary trend

quality assurance engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 775
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 632
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 221
Average salary CHF 97 672

Jobs for quality assurance engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality assurance engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 123 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality assurance engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 123 0003 jobs
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 112 0004 jobs
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 109 6105 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 104 5001 job
  7. Education
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 101 581Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 99 27513 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 0008 jobs

Salary by cantons for quality assurance engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

quality assurance engineer

CHF 97 516

average salary

Salary by canton

quality assurance engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 333
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 500
Berne average salary CHF 81 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 650
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 150
Geneva average salary CHF 82 591
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 72 750
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 387
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 82 530
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 950
Schwyz average salary CHF 82 582
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 197
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 218
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 516
Average salary CHF 85 641