automation specialist salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 66 762

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How much does a automation specialist earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time automation specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 762 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 101 010, based on 146 entries.
  • 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

automation specialist, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 950
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 150
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 960
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 170
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 823
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 762

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a automation specialist 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 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation specialist, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 667
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 762
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for automation specialist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 475. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 725 per year.

Salary trend

automation specialist, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 725
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 475
Average salary CHF 66 762

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation specialist is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 80 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation specialist, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 170Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 1502 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 934Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 69 3142 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 64 150Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 61 1502 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 61 1001 job
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 60 00011 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation specialist

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

SG

St. Gallen

automation specialist

CHF 66 762

average salary

Salary by canton

automation specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 038
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Bern average salary CHF 66 885
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 592
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 73 500
Glarus average salary CHF 62 595
Grisons average salary CHF 62 354
Jura average salary CHF 67 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 947
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 762
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 725
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 64 955
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 69 907
Zug average salary CHF 76 700
Zurich average salary CHF 67 596
Average salary CHF 67 593