chemical engineer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 500 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 85 400. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 92 450 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemical engineer is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.