mechanical development engineer salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 90 175

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How much does a mechanical development engineer earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time mechanical development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 175 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 57 600 to CHF 140 000, based on 108 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

mechanical development engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 961
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 590
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 90 175

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 320 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical development engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 609
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 710
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 935
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 104 320
Average salary CHF 90 175
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 96 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 874 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical development engineer, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 200
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 874
Average salary CHF 90 175

Jobs for mechanical development engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical development engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical development engineer, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 91 350Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A2 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for mechanical development engineer

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

SG

St. Gallen

mechanical development engineer

CHF 90 175

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 89 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 566
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 86 100
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 756
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 553
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 175
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 321
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 81 975
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 97 942
Average salary CHF 92 727