automation specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 592

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How much does a automation specialist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time automation specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 592 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 121 000, based on 2 306 entries.
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  • 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

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 564
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 520
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 307
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 222
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 61 925
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 67 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 752. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 315 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 752
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 529
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 219
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 315
Average salary CHF 67 593
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for automation specialist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 67 908. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 404 per year.

Salary trend

automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 350
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 908
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 404
Average salary CHF 67 592

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation specialist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 83 250 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 83 2508 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 83 00014 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 50025 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 75 750Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 73 50043 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 2506 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 72 00031 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 71 6821 job
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 824Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 70 327292 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation specialist

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

automation specialist

CHF 67 590

average salary

Salary by canton

automation specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 038
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 66 885
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 885
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 905
Geneva average salary CHF 73 500
Glarus average salary CHF 62 595
Grisons average salary CHF 62 308
Jura average salary CHF 67 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 980
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 938
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 725
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 64 955
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 325
Valais average salary CHF 69 907
Zug average salary CHF 76 700
Zurich average salary CHF 67 592
Average salary CHF 67 590