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automation engineer salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 18 salary entriesCHF 86 500
median
6% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 000
6% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 75 000
11% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 80 000
11% earn betweenCHF 81 000 and CHF 81 000
6% earn betweenCHF 83 200 and CHF 83 200
6% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 85 000
6% earn betweenCHF 86 000 and CHF 86 000
6% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 87 000
17% earn betweenCHF 94 500 and CHF 95 000
6% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000
6% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 118 000
6% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000
6% earn betweenCHF 123 500 and CHF 123 500
6% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 125 000
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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

automation engineer, Geneva

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 81 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 81 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 84 100
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 118 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 123 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 86 500

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a automation 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 123 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation engineer, Geneva

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 107 250
21+ yearsmedian CHF 123 500
median CHF 86 500
+65%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 90 250. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 000 per year.

Salary trend

automation engineer, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 90 250
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
median CHF 86 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation engineer, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 125 0001 job
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 94 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 83 200Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 82 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 81 0001 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 52 0002 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for automation engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for automation engineer are Fribourg and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

GE

Geneva

automation engineer

CHF 91 000

median salary

Salary by canton

automation engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 85 875
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 94 650
Basel Landmedian CHF 92 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 90 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 128 957
Genevamedian CHF 86 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 80 775
Lucernemedian CHF 89 700
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 85 700
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 81 100
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 91 500
Valaismedian CHF 91 700
Zugmedian CHF 100 000
Zurichmedian CHF 96 000
median CHF 91 000

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