civil engineer salaries Throughout Switzerland
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
Salary by age & gender
Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a civil engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for civil engineer have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 82 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 000 per year.
Salary trend
civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
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Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 130 0009 jobs
- InsuranceCHF 130 0002 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 125 0001 job
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 118 69539 jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 115 0004 jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 108 50033 jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 105 75034 jobs
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 98 5002 jobs
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 92 2502 jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 89 2001057 jobs
Salary by cantons for civil engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for civil engineer are Nidwalden and Neuchâtel. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Throughout Switzerland
civil engineer
CHF 89 918
median salary
Salary by canton
civil engineer