Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
material engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 250
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 250
Men: 35-45median CHF 86 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 86 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 75 050
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 107 380
Women: 55+median CHF 103 000
median CHF 78 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a material engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 329. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
material engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 76 680
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 329
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 84 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 89 000
median CHF 78 500
+16%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for material engineer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 79 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a material engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 118 300 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for material engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 118 3001 job
Consulting various
CHF 114 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 99 62512 jobs
Utilities
CHF 97 6001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 82 75020 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 79 5001 job
Industry various
CHF 79 00022 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 77 98012 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 71 0001 job
Salary by cantons for material engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for material engineer are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.