Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 86'988 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 89'887 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 98'755 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 110'212 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Ingenieur/in in Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie ETH
You develop innovative electrical engineering solutions. You lead research projects.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead research projects. You develop new technologies. You optimise production processes in electrical and information technology.
Technology is changing fast. As an Ingenieur/in in Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie ETH, you actively shape this future. You work at the intersection of research, development, and production. Whether in medical technology, robotics, or the energy sector: your expertise drives innovation. You combine technical know-how with business thinking. This way, you create sustainable and highly modern solutions for complex challenges.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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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 Electrical Engineer. Based on 2,173 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 96'337 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 97'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'375 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 107'571 | 48 |
| Valais | CHF 106'004 | 38 |
| Aargau | CHF 104'000 | 223 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 103'200 | 32 |
| Zurich | CHF 102'191 | 395 |
| Zug | CHF 100'160 | 60 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 132'300 | 5 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 117'059 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 115'155 | 28 |
| Consulting various | CHF 106'000 | 23 |
| Utilities | CHF 105'000 | 206 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 103'500 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master of Science ETH in Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie oder Master of Science ETH in einem interdisziplinären/spezialisierten Studiengang
Official education path
The main path leads to a Master's degree at an ETH. It provides solid specialist knowledge and research practice.
Typical training path
Master of Science ETH in Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie oder Master of Science ETH in einem interdisziplinären/spezialisierten Studiengang
Prerequisites
- Berufs- oder Fachmaturität mit bestandener Passerelle
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Bachelorabschluss (FH, PH, UH, ETH)
Requirements
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Interest in physical processes
- Technical understanding
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and leadership
- Technical understanding
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You analyse new circuits in the lab. You discuss the prototype plan with your team. Then you check the performance values. You adjust the software for mass production.
- You lead research projects and develop electrical applications.
- You integrate new technologies into existing production systems.
- You test prototypes and optimise their performance values.
- You plan business processes for manufacturing.
- You advise customers on new products.
- You train staff on how to use new technology.
- You develop quality controls and secure production.
Working conditions
You work in industrial and service companies, or in research institutes. Your projects cover areas like robotics, medical technology, or the energy sector.
Where to learn
- ETH Zürich Studiensekretariat D-ITET Gloriastrasse 35 ETZE 64, 8092 Zürich
- Swiss Engineering STVWeinbergstrasse 41, 8006 Zürich
- École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Faculté des sciences et techniques de l'ingénieur (STI) Section de microtechnique EPFL STI SMT-GE BM 1136 (Bâtiment BM)Station 17, 1015 Lausanne
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and leadership
- Technical understanding
- Project management
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic work environment
- Project workload
- High precision
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