Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chemical engineer, Fribourg
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 95 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 82 950
Women: 25-35median CHF 82 950
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 650
Women: 35-45median CHF 68 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 111 280
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 84 250
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chemical engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 280 per year.
Salary by work experience
chemical engineer, Fribourg
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 81 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 72 400
21+ yearsmedian CHF 111 280
median CHF 84 250
+24%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chemical engineer have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 83 400. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 250 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chemical engineer is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 98 000 anually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chemical engineer, Fribourg
Industry
Median salary
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Industry various
CHF 98 0001 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for chemical engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for chemical engineer are Valais and Neuchâtel. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.