Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 83'950 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'337 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 91'202 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 102'439 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Wirtschaftsingenieur/in FH
You combine technology and business for innovative projects
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a generalist, you manage projects at the intersection of technology, IT, and business
You stand at the intersection of technology and business. As a Wirtschaftsingenieur/in FH, you combine technical know-how with business understanding. In industrial companies, service providers, or public administrations, you take on project management and leadership tasks. Your generalist training makes you a versatile problem solver. You develop strategies, optimize processes, and implement innovative solutions in practice.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Industrial Engineer. Based on 748 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'900 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 87'100 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'216 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 97'500 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 96'005 | 57 |
| Zurich | CHF 94'700 | 82 |
| Aargau | CHF 94'500 | 37 |
| Obwalden | CHF 92'500 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 89'537 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 9 |
| Utilities | CHF 103'000 | 5 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 99'000 | 24 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 91'750 | 26 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 90'000 | 95 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 89'291 | 116 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Science
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor or Master degree at an FH
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Science
Prerequisites
- Completion of a 3-year basic vocational training in a field related to the study program with technical, commercial, or design Berufsmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität and 1 year of professional internship in a field related to the study program
- Gymnasiale Maturität and an internship contract with a company (for practice-integrated Bachelor studies at ZHAW or HSR)
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a related basic training and vocational baccalaureate. A Bachelor degree followed by a Master degree also opens up further specializations
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical and business understanding
- Strategic planning skills
- Process optimization
- Leadership strength
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You analyze production data and discuss next steps with the technical and sales teams. Together, you develop strategies to make processes more efficient and cost-effective
- You develop new strategies for process controlling and optimize operational workflows
- You analyze economic and technical relationships in procurement and production
- You take part in developing and marketing new products
- You plan new production facilities and evaluate modern equipment
- You solve problems related to the positioning of value chains
- You take on project management and leadership tasks at the intersection of technology and business
Working conditions
You work in industrial and service companies as well as in public administrations. You often act as a consultant or in leadership positions
Where to learn
- Fernfachhochschule Schweiz FFHSPostfach 689, 3900 Brig
- Hochschule für Technik der Fachhochschule NordwestschweizSteinackerstr. 5, 5210 Windisch
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften School of EngineeringTechnikumstr. 9, 8401 Winterthur
- Hochschule Luzern Technik & ArchitekturTechnikumstrasse 21, 6048 Horw
- OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, Departement Wirtschaft Kreuzbleicheweg 4Postfach 70, 9013 St. Gallen Lachen-Vonwil
- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST)Oberseestrasse 10, 8640 Rapperswil SG
- BFH Berner Fachhochschule BFH-TI (Technik und Informatik)Quellgasse 21, 2501 Biel
Strengths
- Technical and business understanding
- Strategic planning skills
- Process optimization
- Leadership strength
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic requirements
- Interdisciplinary coordination
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