technical designer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 249

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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 69 249 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 128 310, based on 2 532 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 062
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 279
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 165
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 168
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 323
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 446
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 350
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 747
Average salary CHF 69 227

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 63 167. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 167
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 287
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 293
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 795
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
Average salary CHF 69 230
+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 73 495 per year.

Salary trend

technical designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 064
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 339
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 495
Average salary CHF 69 221
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technical designer is Education, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Public administration / Associations 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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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 77 0004 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 7501 job
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 5008 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 00011 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 50013 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 71 6225 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 00023 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 69 250

average salary

Salary by canton

technical designer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 560
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 079
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 409
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 77 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 476
Geneva average salary CHF 71 301
Glarus average salary CHF 62 895
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 87 000
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 65 700
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 975
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 400
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 64 700
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 69 250