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quality engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 797

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How much does a quality engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time quality engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 797 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 123 to CHF 180 000, based on 4 855 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

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 775
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 645
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 129
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 231
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 95 682
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 95 639
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 648
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 400
Average salary CHF 85 833

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 967
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 958
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 622
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 099
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 85 800
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 88 525. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 170 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 525
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 042
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 663
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 170
Average salary CHF 85 814
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality engineer is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 00040 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 100 00016 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 100 00015 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 843Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 96 200Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 96 00011 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 94 4069 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for quality engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

quality engineer

CHF 85 785

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 500
Bern average salary CHF 82 292
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 96 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 200
Geneva average salary CHF 82 950
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 72 750
Jura average salary CHF 64 200
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 345
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 74 223
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 045
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 475
Schwyz average salary CHF 82 582
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 547
Ticino average salary CHF 69 442
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 250
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 354
Average salary CHF 85 785