mechanical engineer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 372. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 350 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 90 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 713 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 232 500 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.