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technical designer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 153

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How much does a technical designer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time technical designer earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 153 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 127 830, based on 2 475 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

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 042
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 139
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 926
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 068
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 893
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 003
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 86 757
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 86 650
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 560
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 773
Average salary CHF 69 174

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 116. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 725 per year.

Salary by work experience

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 116
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 227
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 293
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
Average salary CHF 69 121
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for technical designer have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 580 per year.

Salary trend

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 054
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 339
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 580
Average salary CHF 69 151
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technical designer is Education, with an average salary of CHF 92 250 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Education
    CHF 92 2501 job
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 77 0007 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 76 75010 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 7501 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 70014 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 8001 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 50025 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 71 6229 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 70 2001 job
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 01813 jobs

Salary by cantons for technical designer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

technical designer

CHF 69 151

average salary

Salary by canton

technical designer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 336
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 77 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 021
Geneva average salary CHF 71 301
Glarus average salary CHF 62 790
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 87 862
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 72 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 76 589
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 200
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 260
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 400
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 73 459
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 910
Valais average salary CHF 76 500
Zug average salary CHF 64 427
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 69 151