mechanical development engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 93 000

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How much does a mechanical development engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mechanical development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 180 000, based on 2 178 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

mechanical development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 002
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 996
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 775
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 592
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 93 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a mechanical development engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 099
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 010
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 750
Average salary CHF 92 958
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for mechanical development engineer have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 93 551. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 407 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 551
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 407
Average salary CHF 92 980
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical development engineer is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 115 200 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 115 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 105 3002 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 104 040Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 50017 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 1005 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 94 15046 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 57848 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 93 4507 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanical development engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for mechanical development engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

mechanical development engineer

CHF 93 000

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 640
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 91 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 455
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 550
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 676
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 425
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 350
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 211
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 634
Ticino average salary CHF 71 520
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 297
Valais average salary CHF 85 000
Zug average salary CHF 97 970
Zurich average salary CHF 99 750
Average salary CHF 93 000