civil engineer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 81 032. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for civil engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 94 270. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 99 275 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 137 500 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.