quality engineer salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 73 387

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How much does a quality engineer earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time quality engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 73 387 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 300 to CHF 160 000, based on 234 entries.
  • Updated 17 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

quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 880
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 492
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 450
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 450
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 700
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 76 811
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 631
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 73 372

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 152. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 140 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 152
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 085
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 244
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 140
Average salary CHF 73 372
+64%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 79 820. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 550 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 550
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 807
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 820
Average salary CHF 73 372

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality engineer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 196 350 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 196 350Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 138 108Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 9473 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 97 5002 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 6004 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 80 200Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 9564 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 70 6501 job

Salary by cantons for quality engineer

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

NE

Neuchâtel

quality engineer

CHF 73 372

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 500
Berne average salary CHF 80 805
Basel Land average salary CHF 89 625
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 96 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 81 900
Geneva average salary CHF 82 790
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 72 750
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 372
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 82 047
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 86 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 475
Schwyz average salary CHF 82 582
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 400
Ticino average salary CHF 69 442
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 166
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 416
Average salary CHF 85 571