Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
electrical engineer, Valais
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 28 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 108 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 111 286
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 115 800
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 100 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a electrical engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 970 per year.
Salary by work experience
electrical engineer, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 93 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 627
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 114 970
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 107 601
median CHF 100 000
+15%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for electrical engineer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 100 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 107 100 per year.
The highest paying industry for a electrical engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 122 500 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 electrical engineer, Valais
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 114 9703 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 106 600Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 103 555Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 86 450Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 85 0007 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 85 0003 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 79 3186 jobs
Industry various
CHF 75 0003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 72 0002 jobs
Salary by cantons for electrical engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for electrical engineer are Berne and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.