nuclear engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 102 081

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How much does a nuclear engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time nuclear engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 081 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 196 560, based on 36 entries.
  • Updated 26 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

nuclear engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 517
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 115 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 494
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 102 081

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 144 per year.

Salary by work experience

nuclear engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 034
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 144
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 102 081
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 106 890. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 107 331 per year.

Salary trend

nuclear engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 250
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 890
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 331
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 125
Average salary CHF 102 081

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nuclear engineer is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nuclear engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 107 945Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 47 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 25 0001 job
  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Education
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for nuclear engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for nuclear 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

nuclear engineer

CHF 102 081

average salary

Salary by canton

nuclear engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
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 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 102 081