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plant and component engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 80 salary entriesCHF 76 880
median
8% earn betweenCHF 53 105 and CHF 55 200
15% earn betweenCHF 57 200 and CHF 60 450
4% earn betweenCHF 63 600 and CHF 65 000
14% earn betweenCHF 66 000 and CHF 68 900
6% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 72 000
14% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 79 000
median CHF 76 880
20% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 85 600
6% earn betweenCHF 87 500 and CHF 90 900
4% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 101 400
3% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 106 000
3% earn betweenCHF 109 000 and CHF 110 000
3% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 118 000
1% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000
1% 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

plant and component engineer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 83 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 83 200
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 80 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 76 880

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

plant and component engineer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 59 800
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 67 300
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 81 700
median CHF 76 880
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for plant and component engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 78 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 900 per year.

Salary trend

plant and component engineer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 78 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 80 900
median CHF 76 880

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plant and component engineer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 118 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plant and component engineer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 118 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 5002 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 88017 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 70 20011 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A3 jobs
  7. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A2 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for plant and component engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

plant and component engineer

CHF 70 212

median salary

Salary by canton

plant and component engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 68 250
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 76 738
Basel Landmedian CHF 73 450
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 76 700
Fribourgmedian CHF 118 324
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 67 600
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 650
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 73 450
Solothurnmedian CHF 70 850
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 62 400
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 71 300
Valaismedian CHF 73 495
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 76 880
median CHF 70 212