engineering technician salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 044

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How much does a engineering technician earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time engineering technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 044 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 45 150 to CHF 115 000, based on 50 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

engineering technician, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 700
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 46 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 87 044

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineering technician, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 692
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 043
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 359
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 025
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 87 044
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for engineering technician have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 83 450. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 087 per year.

Salary trend

engineering technician, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 450
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 087
Average salary CHF 87 044

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineering technician is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineering technician, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 115 0002 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 103 687Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 0002 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 82 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 0001 job
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  9. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for engineering technician

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

ZH

Zurich

engineering technician

CHF 87 043

average salary

Salary by canton

engineering technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 83 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 378
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 78 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 725
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 74 050
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 87 043
Average salary CHF 80 600