commissioning engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 89 332

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How much does a commissioning engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time commissioning engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 332 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 000 to CHF 169 900, based on 396 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

commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 350
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 114
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 83 898
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 550
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 101 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 42 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 89 332

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 111
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 89 332
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 87 875. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 93 150 per year.

Salary trend

commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 300
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 240
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 875
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 150
Average salary CHF 89 332

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a commissioning engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 187Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 102 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 100 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 175Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 94 5741 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 92 49915 jobs
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 92 0001 job
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 91 600Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for commissioning engineer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

commissioning engineer

CHF 89 332

average salary

Salary by canton

commissioning 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 79 950
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 90 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 86 240
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 85 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 94 550
Valais average salary CHF 109 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 400
Average salary CHF 89 332