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
MenWomen
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.
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
Education
CHF 97 5002 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 84 3915 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 83 0003 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 79 143Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 79 00040 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 76 5001 job
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 76 5002 jobs
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.