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computer hardware engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

80k

125k

How much does a computer hardware engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time computer hardware engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 37 000 to CHF 147 000, based on 52 entries.
  • Updated 24 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

computer hardware engineer, Zurich

Average salary100k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 87 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 350
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 560
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 124 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 94 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 100 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 560 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer hardware engineer, Zurich

Average salary100k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 225
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 225
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 134
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 560
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 125
Average salary CHF 100 000
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 100 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

computer hardware engineer, Zurich

Average salary100k
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 761
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 100 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer hardware engineer is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 117 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer hardware engineer, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 103 530Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 636Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 95 925Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A2 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Consulting various
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  10. Education
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Salary by cantons for computer hardware engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

computer hardware engineer

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

computer hardware engineer

Average salary94k
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 87 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 93 000
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 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 94 500