engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 99 338

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How much does a engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 338 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 196 000, based on 308 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

engineer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 992
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 450
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 261
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 127 350
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 330
Men: 55+average salary CHF 124 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 99 369

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 840
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 809
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
Average salary CHF 99 369
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 95 025. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 103 450 per year.

Salary trend

engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 025
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 450
Average salary CHF 99 338

Jobs for engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 112 432 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 112 432Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 111 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 111 4115 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 108 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 103 534Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 47412 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 100 4001 job
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 99 5506 jobs

Salary by cantons for engineer

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

VD

Vaud

engineer

CHF 99 337

average salary

Salary by canton

engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 100 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 300
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 87 500
Jura average salary CHF 88 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 91 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 98 880
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 830
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 791
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 101 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 101 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 86 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 000
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 337
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 108 486
Zurich average salary CHF 99 916
Average salary CHF 96 553