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mechanical development engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 92 298

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How much does a mechanical development engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time mechanical development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 92 298 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 52 000 to CHF 148 500, based on 140 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

mechanical development engineer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 98 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 142 927
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 92 298

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 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical development engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 850
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 238
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 111 300
Average salary CHF 92 298
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 92 195. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 93 500 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical development engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 625
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 195
Average salary CHF 92 298
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical development engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 121 448 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical development engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 121 448Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 118 800Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 111 5104 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 108 725Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 91 200Set up Job Alert

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.

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Vaud

mechanical development engineer

CHF 92 297

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 338
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 90 860
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 678
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 676
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 350
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 211
Thurgau average salary CHF 97 384
Ticino average salary CHF 73 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 297
Valais average salary CHF 85 000
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 98 750
Average salary CHF 92 775