Salary for Mechanical Engineer in Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 99 salary entriesCHF 91 000

Median

Updated 4 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, Vaud

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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 79 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 113 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical engineer, Vaud

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+42%

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 92 000. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical engineer, Vaud

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 123 735 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical engineer, Vaud

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Jobs

Utilities
CHF 123 735Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 123 0006 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 110 0003 jobs
Education
CHF 109 100Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 108 2005 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 106 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 100 0002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 92 0002 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 90 0002 jobs

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.