cost estimator salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 282 salary entriesCHF 82 842

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

< 1% earn betweenCHF 15 600 and CHF 15 600

< 1% earn betweenCHF 22 880 and CHF 22 880

1% earn betweenCHF 27 200 and CHF 35 000

3% earn betweenCHF 38 450 and CHF 45 500

11% earn betweenCHF 49 335 and CHF 60 950

21% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 77 000

27% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 87 100

median CHF 82 842

16% earn betweenCHF 87 900 and CHF 98 000

5% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 104 000

6% earn betweenCHF 107 000 and CHF 114 000

4% earn betweenCHF 116 000 and CHF 120 000

2% earn betweenCHF 123 400 and CHF 133 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 139 100 and CHF 142 000

2% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 158 000

16kCHF 15 600

38kCHF 38 450

120kCHF 120 000

158kCHF 158 000

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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

cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income123k

Men: 16-25median CHF 70 200

Women: 16-25median CHF 70 200

Men: 25-35median CHF 79 300

Women: 25-35median CHF 78 650

Men: 35-45median CHF 85 150

Women: 35-45median CHF 84 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 90 350

Women: 45-55median CHF 89 100

Men: 55+median CHF 94 900

Women: 55+median CHF 85 000

median CHF 82 748

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome120k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 74 200

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 83 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 87 900

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 85 900

21+ yearsmedian CHF 108 500

median CHF 82 775

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cost estimator have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 82 030. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 84 750 per year.

Salary trend

cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

median

70kIncome90k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 80 150

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 82 030

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 81 475

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 84 750

median CHF 82 745

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Last week

Technicien / Calculateur (Agencement d'intérieur) - F/H

Place of work:

Berne, Fribourg, Riviera - Chablais, Valais

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Pragmatiq

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Yesterday

Calculateur Vendeur H/F

Place of work:

Marin-Epagnier

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

Adecco

New

Last week

Calculateur/Métreur Gros Oeuvre (H/F)

Place of work:

Yverdon-les-Bains

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Temporary

New Work

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cost estimator is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Medical Technology
CHF 110 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 108 500Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 106 300Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cost estimator

The top two high-paying cantons for cost estimator are Aargau and Fribourg. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Throughout Switzerland

cost estimator

CHF 82 745

median salary

Salary by canton

cost estimator

median

0Income100k

Aargaumedian CHF 89 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 82 500

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 86 000

Genevamedian CHF 85 400

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 81 000

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 84 019

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 79 300

median CHF 82 745

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Throughout Switzerland

cost estimator

Zurich

40 salaries

Geneva

24 salaries

Vaud

36 salaries

Bern

15 salaries

Aargau

22 salaries

Lucerne

17 salaries

St. Gallen

17 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries

cost estimator salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for cost estimator

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for cost estimator, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for cost estimator

Throughout Switzerland

cost estimator

Salary by canton

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Zurich

40 salaries

Geneva

24 salaries

Vaud

36 salaries

Bern

15 salaries

Aargau

22 salaries

Lucerne

17 salaries

St. Gallen

17 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries