Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
machine design engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 160
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 160
Men: 35-45median CHF 91 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 81 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 77 350
Men: 55+median CHF 92 425
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 81 900
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a machine design engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 450. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
machine design engineer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 62 450
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 800
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 96 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 84 425
median CHF 81 900
+35%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for machine design engineer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 82 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a machine design engineer is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for machine design engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 91 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 80 3202 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 62 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 35 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for machine design engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for machine design engineer are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.