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
MenWomen
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.
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
Consulting various
CHF 118 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 78 5002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 76 88017 jobs
Industry various
CHF 70 20011 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
N/A3 jobs
Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A2 jobs
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.