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automation specialist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 286 salary entriesCHF 66 000
median
4% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 15 000
1% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 29 250
1% earn betweenCHF 33 540 and CHF 36 192
2% earn betweenCHF 40 800 and CHF 49 606
7% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 56 400
21% earn betweenCHF 57 200 and CHF 63 050
32% earn betweenCHF 63 500 and CHF 72 290
median CHF 66 000
12% earn betweenCHF 72 800 and CHF 78 000
10% earn betweenCHF 79 000 and CHF 87 646
6% earn betweenCHF 88 500 and CHF 95 000
2% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 101 400
< 1% earn betweenCHF 111 111 and CHF 113 000
1% earn betweenCHF 116 000 and CHF 120 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 132 000 and CHF 132 000
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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

automation specialist, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 450
Women: 16-25median CHF 48 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 79 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 77 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 78 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 63 700
Men: 55+median CHF 111 111
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 66 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation specialist, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 62 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 550
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 71 280
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 79 000
median CHF 66 000
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for automation specialist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 66 400. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 69 420 per year.

Salary trend

automation specialist, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 65 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 66 400
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 69 420
median CHF 66 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation specialist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 74 100 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation specialist, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 100Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 005Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 69 4202 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 6008 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 66 0001 job
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 725Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 65 65014 jobs

Salary by cantons for automation specialist

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

ZH

Zurich

automation specialist

CHF 66 000

median salary

Salary by canton

automation specialist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 69 339
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 58 500
Bernmedian CHF 65 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 65 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 68 900
Fribourgmedian CHF 73 450
Genevamedian CHF 70 600
Glarusmedian CHF 61 800
Grisonsmedian CHF 59 900
Juramedian CHF 67 275
Lucernemedian CHF 67 400
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 68 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 69 450
Solothurnmedian CHF 64 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 65 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 62 400
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 67 000
Valaismedian CHF 68 600
Zugmedian CHF 76 350
Zurichmedian CHF 66 000
median CHF 66 000