civil engineer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 93 000

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How much does a civil engineer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time civil engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 000 to CHF 170 000, based on 115 entries.
  • Updated 3 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, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 86 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 325
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 550
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 126 789
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 136 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 112 665
Average salary CHF 93 000

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 79 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 136 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 590
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
Average salary CHF 93 000
+73%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 93 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineer, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 124
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 93 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 136 500 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 120 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 93 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 90 533Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 85 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Education
    N/A21 jobs

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.

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Vaud

civil engineer

CHF 93 000

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 91 500
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