Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
financial engineer, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 148 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 138 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 138 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 142 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a financial 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 156 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
financial engineer, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 148 800
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 156 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 138 000
median CHF 142 500
+130%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for financial engineer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 147 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 148 800 per year.
The highest paying industry for a financial engineer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 245 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for financial engineer, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 245 0001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 148 80013 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for financial engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for financial engineer are Geneva and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.