mechanical development engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 92 479

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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 92 479 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 172 500, based on 2 061 entries.
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  • 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 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 206
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 246
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 121 175
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 775
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 592
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 92 516

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 84 174. 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 84 174
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 028
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 956
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 750
Average salary CHF 92 520
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 91 325. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 180 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical development engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 325
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 166
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 180
Average salary CHF 92 527

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 3001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 104 040Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 50021 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 7003 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 94 2254 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 93 53348 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 45048 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

mechanical development engineer

CHF 92 554

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 489
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 90 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 089
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 650
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 195
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 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 553
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 175
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 000
Ticino average salary CHF 71 520
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 097
Valais average salary CHF 83 500
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 98 090
Average salary CHF 92 554