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engine driver salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 467 salary entriesCHF 78 871
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 18 000 and CHF 18 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 30 800
3% earn betweenCHF 34 000 and CHF 40 000
2% earn betweenCHF 42 000 and CHF 45 500
1% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 53 500
18% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 67 000
15% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 73 587
19% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 81 000
median CHF 78 871
19% earn betweenCHF 81 600 and CHF 90 000
8% earn betweenCHF 91 000 and CHF 98 000
9% earn betweenCHF 99 200 and CHF 106 287
5% earn betweenCHF 107 000 and CHF 115 000
2% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 124 300
< 1% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000
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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

engine driver, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 73 325
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 72 650
Men: 45-55median CHF 89 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 89 500
Men: 55+median CHF 95 000
Women: 55+median CHF 90 250
median CHF 78 933

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 175. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 070 per year.

Salary by work experience

engine driver, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 175
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 76 439
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 88 387
21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 070
median CHF 78 925
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for engine driver have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 84 750 per year.

Salary trend

engine driver, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 79 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 84 750
median CHF 78 871

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engine driver is Education, with an average salary of CHF 97 500 anually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engine driver, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 97 5002 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 3915 jobs
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 83 0003 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 143Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 79 00040 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 5001 job
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 76 5002 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for engine driver

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

engine driver

CHF 78 900

median salary

Salary by canton

engine driver

median
Aargaumedian CHF 74 100
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 80 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 83 642
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 78 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 78 500
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 87 100
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 84 500
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 80 325
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 77 900
Valaismedian CHF 83 150
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 81 500
median CHF 78 900