civil engineering technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 81 900

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How much does a civil engineering technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time civil engineering technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 900 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 150 000, based on 65 entries.
  • Updated 14 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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 engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 446
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 875
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 300
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 300
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 493
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 81 900

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a civil engineering technician relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 73 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 380
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 850
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 119 000
Average salary CHF 81 900
+63%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 83 925. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 88 200 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 925
Average salary CHF 81 900

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineering technician is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 260 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineering technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 260 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 111 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 103 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 9502 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 61 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 60 050Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for civil engineering technician

The top two high-paying cantons for civil engineering technician are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

civil engineering technician

CHF 81 900

average salary

Salary by canton

civil engineering technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 81 900