engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 99 925

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How much does a engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 925 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 205 000, based on 626 entries.
  • Updated 4 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 050
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 122 850
Women: 55+average salary CHF 116 000
Average salary CHF 99 938

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 88 725. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 925 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 925
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 99 905
+35%

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 104 250. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 114 000 per year.

Salary trend

engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 99 925

Jobs for engineer

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 145 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 145 0004 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 131 000184 jobs
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 129 73811 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 118 135Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 115 00026 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 105 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 102 000214 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 100 00520 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.

ZH

Zurich

engineer

CHF 99 937

average salary

Salary by canton

engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 100 700
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 850
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 92 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 97 760
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 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 354
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 108 486
Zurich average salary CHF 99 937
Average salary CHF 96 667