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
MenWomen
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.
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
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 79 30015 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 71 045Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 69 650Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 69 48028 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 66 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 57 5009 jobs
Education
CHF 54 400Set up Job Alert
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.