planning engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 77 946

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How much does a planning engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time planning engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 946 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 980 to CHF 125 750, based on 1 414 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

planning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 979
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 057
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 372
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 812
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 620
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 245
Average salary CHF 77 928

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 575. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 050 per year.

Salary by work experience

planning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 575
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 566
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 050
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 925
Average salary CHF 77 962
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 78 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 629 per year.

Salary trend

planning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 050
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 508
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 629
Average salary CHF 77 938

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a planning engineer is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 136 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for planning engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 86 4501 job
  3. Utilities
    CHF 85 5754 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 83 400Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 82 97613 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 82 00015 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 79 23512 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 78 0002 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 78 00052 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 00026 jobs

Salary by cantons for planning engineer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

planning engineer

CHF 78 000

average salary

Salary by canton

planning engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 610
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 100
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 950
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 68 381
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 75 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 600
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 75 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 84 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 76 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 77 450
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 900
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 62 400
Zurich average salary CHF 78 305
Average salary CHF 78 000