Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 69 300
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 82 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 94 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 94 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 37 000
Men: 55+median CHF 99 400
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 87 875
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a commissioning engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 97 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 000
median CHF 87 550
+25%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for commissioning engineer have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 87 300. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 775 per year.
The highest paying industry for a commissioning engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 103 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for commissioning engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 103 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 100 200Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 100 00020 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 99 9988 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 97 1757 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 94 5744 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 92 499Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 92 0001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 92 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 91 6002 jobs
Salary by cantons for commissioning engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for commissioning engineer are Valais and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.