Electrical Engineer Salary in Switzerland
The median Electrical Engineer salary in Switzerland is CHF 120,000, with most packages landing between CHF 89,000 and CHF 214,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
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Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | CHF 72,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | CHF 106,000 | -12% |
| Senior | CHF 150,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | CHF 210,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about CHF 14,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹672,000
- Portugal€22,000
- Greece€26,000
- PolandPLN 121,000
- Italy€32,000
- Japan¥5,512,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Electrical Engineer's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Switzerland. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is CHF 120,000 a good salary for a Electrical Engineer in Switzerland?
CHF 120,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above CHF 162,000 puts you in the top quartile; below CHF 89,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Electrical Engineer earn in Switzerland?
A senior Electrical Engineer earns around CHF 150,000, against CHF 72,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Electrical Engineer in Switzerland?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about CHF 14,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Electrical Engineer salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.