computer hardware engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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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 50 entries.
  • Updated 12 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 salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 87 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 225
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
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 82 500. 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 salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 800
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
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 99 750. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 700 per year.

Salary trend

computer hardware engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 761
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 700
Average salary CHF 100 000

Jobs for computer hardware engineer

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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 Health care / Social services and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer hardware engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 107 036Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 103 530Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 96 850Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 636Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Education
    N/A1 job

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 salary
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 97 387
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 94 750