Salary for Electrical Engineer in Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 341 salary entriesCHF 100 000

Median

Updated 8 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

electrical engineer, Zurich

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrical engineer, Zurich

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+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 100 000. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

electrical engineer, Zurich

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrical engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrical engineer, Zurich

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Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 150 0001 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 150 0005 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 143 0002 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 120 200Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 120 0001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 108 68024 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 108 65010 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 107 5005 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 106 2002 jobs
Utilities
CHF 105 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for electrical engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for electrical engineer are Berne and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.