mechanical engineer salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 102 salary entriesCHF 90 000

Median

Updated 5 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

mechanical engineer, St. Gallen

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 706. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 640 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical engineer, St. Gallen

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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 99 250. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 109 500 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical engineer, St. Gallen

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical engineer, St. Gallen

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Public administration / Associations
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 91 350Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 88 0001 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for mechanical engineer

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