quality engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 96 800

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How much does a quality engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time quality engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 667 to CHF 190 200, based on 564 entries.
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

quality engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 636
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 312
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 884
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 010
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 296
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 305
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 96 813

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 997
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 295
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 805
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 96 802
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 97 957. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 550 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 550
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 957
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 550
Average salary CHF 96 805
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 122 500 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 122 5003 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 121 50013 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 112 0002 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 105 0003 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 104 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 101 7331 job
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 100 203Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 58714 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 2931 job
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 97 15019 jobs

Salary by cantons for quality engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for quality engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

quality engineer

CHF 96 800

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 500
Berne average salary CHF 82 292
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 045
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 025
Geneva average salary CHF 82 237
Glarus average salary CHF 94 804
Grisons average salary CHF 76 250
Jura average salary CHF 62 400
Lucerne average salary CHF 98 384
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 83 265
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 995
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 250
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 96 800
Average salary CHF 85 800