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Anyone studying engineering or computer science in Switzerland not only has good job prospects. But also for a good salary. The professional association Swiss Engineering STV wants to prove it with its 2020 salary study.
The salary spectrum for engineers and architects in Switzerland ranges from 92,300 francs to 145,000 francs per year. Depending on the industry, the area of activity, the hierarchy level and the age. 74 percent of the more than 3,200 respondents are satisfied or very satisfied with their salary.
Young computer scientists especially benefit
The highest salaries are paid to young IT specialists. A shortage of skilled workers, specialized knowledge and extensive training are cited as reasons for the high wages. The younger age group, up to 34, in particular, benefits the most. The architecture specialty shows the highest salary increase with age.
Compared to other disciplines, industrial engineers up to age 34 are the highest earners with an average salary of 94,000 francs per year. The highest earners are in the teaching and research, energy and public administration sectors.
43 percent have advanced training in business administration.
For engineers and architects, the fields of activity of education and training, strategic planning, organization and sales / distribution pay more than research and development, planning and project development. Many rely on business training. About 43 percent of people in middle and senior management have advanced training in business administration. (pbe)
