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chief application engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 122 927

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How much does a chief application engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time chief application engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 122 927 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 45 296 to CHF 163 400, based on 25 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

chief application engineer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 117 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 121 403
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 122 927

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 143 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief application engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 143 250
Average salary CHF 122 927
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 122 927. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 136 250 per year.

Salary trend

chief application engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 250
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 927
Average salary CHF 122 927
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief application engineer is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief application engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 137 585Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 963Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 52 798Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for chief application engineer

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

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Vaud

chief application engineer

CHF 122 927

average salary

Salary by canton

chief application engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 132 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 129 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 103 833
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 122 927
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 139 000
Average salary CHF 130 000