industrial engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 86 275

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How much does a industrial engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time industrial engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 275 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 170 000, based on 791 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

industrial engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 058
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 370
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 185
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 97 650
Men: 55+average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 93 187
Average salary CHF 86 319

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 193. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 102 219 per year.

Salary by work experience

industrial engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 193
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 092
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 102 219
Average salary CHF 86 310
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 88 670. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary trend

industrial engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 696
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 670
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 975
Average salary CHF 86 310
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a industrial engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for industrial engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00020 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 99 0001 job
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 89 8862 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 89 612Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 87 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 0005 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 84 5003 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for industrial engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for industrial 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

industrial engineer

CHF 86 275

average salary

Salary by canton

industrial engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 216
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 95 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 86 528
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 370
Geneva average salary CHF 97 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 88 725
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 79 300
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 81 218
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 83 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 80 296
Valais average salary CHF 89 025
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 95 750
Average salary CHF 86 275