agricultural engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 84 500

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How much does a agricultural engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time agricultural engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 195 000, based on 187 entries.
  • Updated 26 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

agricultural engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 475
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 110
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 116 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 84 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 73 256. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

agricultural engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 256
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 125
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
Average salary CHF 84 500
+58%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 83 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 360 per year.

Salary trend

agricultural engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 550
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 200
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 360
Average salary CHF 84 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a agricultural engineer is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 162 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for agricultural engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 162 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 120 0001 job
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 875Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 98 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 93 9271 job
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 87 672Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for agricultural engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

agricultural engineer

CHF 84 500

average salary

Salary by canton

agricultural engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 811
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 89 172
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 68 760
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 475
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 83 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 84 500