civil engineer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 86 550

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How much does a civil engineer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time civil engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 550 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 47 775 to CHF 151 500, based on 56 entries.
  • Updated 15 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 engineer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 475
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 050
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 123 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 138 293
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 86 550

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 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 093 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 700
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 550
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 300
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 093
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
Average salary CHF 86 550
+71%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 88 550. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 040 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineer, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 040
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 550
Average salary CHF 86 550

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 138 293 annually. Followed by Education and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 138 293Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 105 0009 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 86 550Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 62 107Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for civil engineer

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

GE

Geneva

civil engineer

CHF 86 550

average salary

Salary by canton

civil engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 337
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 91 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 91 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 200
Geneva average salary CHF 86 550
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 89 587
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 076
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 174
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 81 863
Uri average salary CHF 90 065
Vaud average salary CHF 93 000
Valais average salary CHF 91 000
Zug average salary CHF 86 500
Zurich average salary CHF 96 130
Average salary CHF 91 000