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chemical engineer salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 26 salary entriesCHF 79 000
median
4% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 24 000
8% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 800
8% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 62 500
4% earn betweenCHF 67 000 and CHF 67 000
4% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 70 000
8% earn betweenCHF 74 991 and CHF 75 000
19% earn betweenCHF 77 000 and CHF 80 000
median CHF 79 000
12% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 85 000
12% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 90 000
4% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 95 000
4% earn betweenCHF 97 800 and CHF 97 800
8% earn betweenCHF 103 000 and CHF 105 000
4% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 127 000
4% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000

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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

chemical engineer, Vaud

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 81 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 121 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 95 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 79 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 45 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemical engineer, Vaud

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 81 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 45 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 127 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 95 000
median CHF 79 000
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 95 000. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 000 per year.

Salary trend

chemical engineer, Vaud

median
2013-2015 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
2016-2018 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
2019-2021 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
2022-2024 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 79 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemical engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 anually. Followed by Industry various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemical engineer, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

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  1. Utilities
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 83 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 83 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 74 991Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 24 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Consulting various
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for chemical engineer

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

VD

Vaud

chemical engineer

CHF 85 000

median salary

Salary by canton

chemical engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 85 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 84 250
Genevamedian CHF 70 440
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 92 950
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 79 000
Valaismedian CHF 100 000
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 90 000
median CHF 85 000