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
MenWomen
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.
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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Utilities
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 83 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 83 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 74 991Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 24 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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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.