project engineer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 95 286

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How much does a project engineer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time project engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 286 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 154 to CHF 160 000, based on 114 entries.
  • 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

project engineer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 116 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 95 286

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a project 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 111 875 per year.

Salary by work experience

project engineer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 464
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 072
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 875
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 95 286
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 94 500. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 000 per year.

Salary trend

project engineer, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 516
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
Average salary CHF 95 286

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 140 700 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project engineer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 140 700Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 116 025Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 112 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Insurance
    CHF 94 244Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 89 362Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for project engineer

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

GE

Geneva

project engineer

CHF 95 286

average salary

Salary by canton

project engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 95 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 306
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 89 333
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 597
Geneva average salary CHF 95 286
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 99 186
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 881
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 104 469
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 92 000
Ticino average salary CHF 81 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 000
Valais average salary CHF 92 800
Zug average salary CHF 99 538
Zurich average salary CHF 95 775
Average salary CHF 92 097