Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
electrical engineer, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 107 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 146 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 99 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a electrical engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
electrical engineer, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 105 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 99 000
+100%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for electrical engineer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 97 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 105 989 per year.
The highest paying industry for a electrical engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 165 750 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for electrical engineer, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 165 750Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 99 00036 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 85 9061 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 65 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for electrical engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for electrical engineer are Berne and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.