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aeronautical engineer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 276 salary entriesCHF 74 000
median
1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 12 000
2% earn betweenCHF 19 200 and CHF 27 300
2% earn betweenCHF 30 900 and CHF 36 500
5% earn betweenCHF 39 000 and CHF 45 695
4% earn betweenCHF 48 100 and CHF 52 800
26% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 67 000
19% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 76 700
median CHF 74 000
14% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 85 500
6% earn betweenCHF 86 000 and CHF 91 350
13% earn betweenCHF 92 300 and CHF 101 000
4% earn betweenCHF 104 340 and CHF 112 000
3% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 123 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000
1% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 150 000
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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

aeronautical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 750
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 74 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 84 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 84 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 90 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 89 500
Men: 55+median CHF 93 000
Women: 55+median CHF 55 000
median CHF 74 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

aeronautical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 884
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 900
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 88 300
21+ yearsmedian CHF 88 400
median CHF 74 000
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 76 050. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

aeronautical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 65 979
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 76 050
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 73 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 74 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a aeronautical engineer is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 anually. Followed by Industry various and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for aeronautical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 79 30015 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 045Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 69 650Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 48028 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 57 5009 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 54 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 44 0001 job

Salary by cantons for aeronautical engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for aeronautical engineer are Lucerne and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

aeronautical engineer

CHF 74 000

median salary

Salary by canton

aeronautical engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 68 675
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 75 024
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 87 700
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 71 000
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 0
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 73 000
median CHF 74 000