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automation engineer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 97 125

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How much does a automation engineer earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time automation engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 125 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 70 000 to CHF 135 220, based on 29 entries.
  • Updated 9 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

automation engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 89 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 975
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 975
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 118 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 118 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 116 737
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 97 125

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 220 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 220
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 118 000
Average salary CHF 97 125
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 93 975. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 474 per year.

Salary trend

automation engineer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 975
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 562
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 474
Average salary CHF 97 125
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Jobs for automation engineer

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation engineer is Education, with an average salary of CHF 130 750 annually. Followed by Insurance and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation engineer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 130 7502 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 127 610Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 107 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 88 0001 job
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A9 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for automation engineer

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

automation engineer

CHF 97 125

average salary

Salary by canton

automation engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 99 633
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 125
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 645
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 82 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 90 360
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 87 907
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 300
Valais average salary CHF 94 450
Zug average salary CHF 102 558
Zurich average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 92 613