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computer hardware engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 667

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How much does a computer hardware engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time computer hardware engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 667 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 199 000, based on 232 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary94k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 475
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 475
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 111 775
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 526
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 750

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 828. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 526 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary94k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 828
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 150
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 137
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 725
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 526
Average salary CHF 94 833
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 97 375. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 850 per year.

Salary trend

computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary94k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 850
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 375
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 850
Average salary CHF 94 667

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer hardware engineer is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 116 025 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer hardware engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 116 0251 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 115 5001 job
  3. Utilities
    CHF 113 225Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 110 526Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 107 125Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 107 036Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 700Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 94 5001 job

Salary by cantons for computer hardware engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for computer hardware 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

computer hardware engineer

CHF 94 750

average salary

Salary by canton

computer hardware engineer

Average salary94k
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 87 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 97 387
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 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 94 750