2 weeks ago
Automation Software Engineer
Place of work:
Rüti ZH
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Unlimited employment
PackSys Global AG
automation engineer salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 47 salary entriesCHF 96 000
median
4% earn betweenCHF 26 000 and CHF 28 000
11% earn betweenCHF 67 000 and CHF 71 500
6% earn betweenCHF 75 600 and CHF 78 000
6% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 81 750
4% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 87 000
21% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 97 000
median CHF 96 000
9% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 102 000
11% earn betweenCHF 106 200 and CHF 111 000
6% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 115 000
4% earn betweenCHF 119 600 and CHF 121 000
9% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 130 000
2% earn betweenCHF 135 000 and CHF 135 000
4% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 143 000
2% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 150 000
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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
automation engineer, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 69 375
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 97 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 108 550
Women: 35-45median CHF 75 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 102 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 128 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 96 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a automation engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 375. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
automation engineer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 81 375
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 94 250
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 101 119
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 121 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 96 000
median CHF 96 000
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for automation engineer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 97 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 102 000 per year.
Salary trend
automation engineer, Zurich
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 92 750
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 97 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 102 000
median CHF 96 000
Jobs for automation engineer
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a automation engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for automation engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 130 0002 jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 108 0007 jobs
- Consulting variousCHF 106 2001 job
- Industry variousCHF 99 50017 jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 94 8002 jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 94 00025 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 92 75012 jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 87 9192 jobs
- Medical TechnologyCHF 87 0007 jobs
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 84 0001 job
Salary by cantons for automation engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for automation engineer are Fribourg and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
automation engineer
CHF 91 000
median salary
Salary by canton
automation engineer
median
Aargaumedian CHF 85 875
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 94 650
Basel Landmedian CHF 92 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 90 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 128 957
Genevamedian CHF 86 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 80 775
Lucernemedian CHF 89 700
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 85 700
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 81 100
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 91 500
Valaismedian CHF 91 700
Zugmedian CHF 100 000
Zurichmedian CHF 96 000
median CHF 91 000
