engineer product development salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 93 782

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How much does a engineer product development earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time engineer product development earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 782 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 400 to CHF 181 200, based on 619 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

engineer product development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 350
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 333
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 103 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 102 558
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 93 767

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 775. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 047 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer product development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 775
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 519
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 272
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 117 047
Average salary CHF 93 829
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 94 049. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

engineer product development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 049
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 93 787

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer product development is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer product development, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 25021 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 108 0006 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 106 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 104 0003 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 102 166Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 758Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 298Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for engineer product development

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

engineer product development

CHF 93 866

average salary

Salary by canton

engineer product development

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 87 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 350
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 750
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 102 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 519
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 107 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 91 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 83 664
Zug average salary CHF 79 000
Zurich average salary CHF 98 059
Average salary CHF 93 866