Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
engineer r & d, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 24 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 96 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 114 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 102 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a engineer r & d 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 115 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
engineer r & d, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 93 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 115 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 000
median CHF 102 000
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for engineer r & d have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 107 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 108 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a engineer r & d is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 120 400 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for engineer r & d, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 120 400Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 109 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 106 5001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 90 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 83 2003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for engineer r & d
The top two high-paying cantons for engineer r & d are Zurich and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.