sanitation engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 905

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How much does a sanitation engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sanitation engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 905 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 340 to CHF 112 000, based on 2 021 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

sanitation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 572
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 765
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 150
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 018
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 338
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 150
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 67 914

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sanitation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 440
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 67 905
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 67 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 752 per year.

Salary trend

sanitation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 819
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 752
Average salary CHF 67 904

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sanitation engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sanitation engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 00011 jobs
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 488Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 78 000126 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 74 97528 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 399Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 6443 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 66 5002 jobs
  10. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 65 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for sanitation engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

sanitation engineer

CHF 67 839

average salary

Salary by canton

sanitation engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 950
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 150
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 488
Geneva average salary CHF 70 844
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 71 190
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 546
Nidwalden average salary CHF 67 567
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 875
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 888
Valais average salary CHF 65 500
Zug average salary CHF 79 300
Zurich average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 67 839