Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chemical engineer, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 85 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 66 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 165 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 85 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chemical engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chemical engineer, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 130 000
median CHF 85 000
+103%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chemical engineer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 85 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chemical engineer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 108 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chemical engineer, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Consulting various
CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 85 00011 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 40 0016 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for chemical engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for chemical engineer are Valais and Neuchâtel. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.