plastics engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 47 salary entriesCHF 70 200

Median

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

plastics engineer, Zurich

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+55%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 875 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plastics engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 83 100 anually. Followed by Industry various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plastics engineer, Zurich

Industry

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Service sector in general
CHF 83 100Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 82 5501 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 77 300Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 74 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 71 300Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 67 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 54 800Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A1 job
Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for plastics engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for plastics engineer are Schwyz and Bern. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.