Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
measurement engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 45 159
Women: 16-25median CHF 19 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 900
Women: 35-45median CHF 72 900
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 87 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 70 200
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a measurement engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 43 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 103 006 per year.
Salary by work experience
measurement engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 56 425
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 43 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 103 006
21+ yearsmedian CHF 92 500
median CHF 70 200
+32%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for measurement engineer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 75 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 88 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a measurement engineer is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 101 012 anually. Followed by Industry various and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for measurement engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 101 0122 jobs
Industry various
CHF 83 50033 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 79 00021 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 72 80016 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 70 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 66 600Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 62 50010 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 45 3182 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for measurement engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for measurement engineer are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.