quality engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 200

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How much does a quality engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time quality engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 667 to CHF 190 200, based on 531 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

quality engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 718
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 595
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 042
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 005
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 296
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 805
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 200

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 259
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 581
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 97 147
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 97 957. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 550 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 550
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 957
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 050
Average salary CHF 97 192
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 123 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 123 00011 jobs
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 112 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 101 7335 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 100 203Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 99 2751 job
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for quality engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

quality engineer

CHF 97 200

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 83 000
Bern average salary CHF 82 047
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 175
Geneva average salary CHF 82 975
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 76 250
Jura average salary CHF 63 400
Lucerne average salary CHF 98 384
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 244
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 045
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 475
Schwyz average salary CHF 83 265
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 197
Ticino average salary CHF 69 442
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 625
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 200
Average salary CHF 85 800