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cad engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 446

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How much does a cad engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cad engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 446 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 2 065 entries.
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  • 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

cad engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 170
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 89 740
Women: 55+average salary CHF 89 650
Average salary CHF 71 462

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 334. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 296 per year.

Salary by work experience

cad engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 334
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 570
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 257
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 296
Average salary CHF 71 467
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 71 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 74 302 per year.

Salary trend

cad engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 760
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 875
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 302
Average salary CHF 71 462
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cad engineer is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cad engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 5001 job
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 83 948Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 81 9001 job
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 77 797Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 76 525Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 264Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 1051 job
  10. Utilities
    CHF 74 6672 jobs

Salary by cantons for cad engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

cad engineer

CHF 71 442

average salary

Salary by canton

cad engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 022
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 66 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 76 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 320
Geneva average salary CHF 73 350
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 600
Jura average salary CHF 68 250
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 76 700
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 878
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 050
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 64 074
Vaud average salary CHF 77 000
Valais average salary CHF 72 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 72 450
Average salary CHF 71 442