How much does a chief engineer make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 8,395 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $111,900
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotCHF 94,510
- Airline pilotCHF 128,800
- Air traffic controllerCHF 126,200
- Air traffic safety technicianCHF 89,860
- Wind technicianCHF 77,180
- Technical aideCHF 88,180
- Electrical technicianCHF 92,390
- Electronics engineering technicianCHF 86,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 8,395 a month, CHF 100,700 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 78,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 118,800.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Switzerland or in United States?
In Switzerland: $111,900 a year against $109,500 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: CHF 100,700 a year against CHF 94,510 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate