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energy engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 35 salary entriesCHF 98 000
median
3% earn betweenCHF 18 000 and CHF 18 000
3% earn betweenCHF 44 400 and CHF 44 400
9% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 75 000
3% earn betweenCHF 80 150 and CHF 80 150
9% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 85 500
23% earn betweenCHF 89 600 and CHF 92 000
6% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 98 200
median CHF 98 000
14% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 102 000
11% earn betweenCHF 104 600 and CHF 107 500
9% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 880
3% earn betweenCHF 113 000 and CHF 113 000
3% earn betweenCHF 119 000 and CHF 119 000
3% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 125 000
3% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000

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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

energy engineer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 80 150
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 98 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 110 440
Women: 35-45median CHF 110 880
Men: 45-55median CHF 159 850
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 98 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 194 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

energy engineer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 100
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 101 550
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 880
21+ yearsmedian CHF 194 700
median CHF 98 000
+116%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 90 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

energy engineer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
median CHF 98 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a energy engineer is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 194 700 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for energy engineer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 194 700Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 125 0002 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 105 0001 job
  4. Utilities
    CHF 100 0001 job
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 2002 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 90 00018 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 87 5005 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 44 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for energy engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

energy engineer

CHF 91 000

median salary

Salary by canton

energy engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 95 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 96 075
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 101 492
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
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 90 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 98 000
median CHF 91 000

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