Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
maschinenbauingenieur, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 82 750
Women: 16-25median CHF 83 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 106 743
Men: 45-55median CHF 116 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 123 836
Women: 55+median CHF 115 000
median CHF 95 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a maschinenbauingenieur relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 075. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 350 per year.
Salary by work experience
maschinenbauingenieur, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 075
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 89 388
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 97 050
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 109 840
21+ yearsmedian CHF 124 350
median CHF 95 000
+46%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for maschinenbauingenieur have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 93 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 99 400 per year.
The highest paying industry for a maschinenbauingenieur is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 115 200 anually. Followed by Utilities and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for maschinenbauingenieur, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 115 200Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 113 050Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 109 300Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 98 3755 jobs
Industry various
CHF 97 0504 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 95 0006 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 94 1503 jobs
Salary by cantons for maschinenbauingenieur
The top two high-paying cantons for maschinenbauingenieur are Berne and Grisons. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.