civil engineer salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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, Zurich
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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 375 per year.
Salary by work experience
civil engineer, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for civil engineer have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 97 500. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 103 820 per year.
Salary trend
civil engineer, Zurich
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Add salaryHighest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 140 0003 jobs
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 130 0003 jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 117 0002 jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 109 85010 jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 100 0002 jobs
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 100 0001 job
- Legal / Business adviceCHF 95 2003 jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 93 366251 jobs
- Consulting variousCHF 92 2506 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 86 0005 jobs
Salary by cantons for civil engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for civil engineer are Nidwalden and Neuchâtel. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
civil engineer
CHF 89 897
median salary
Salary by canton
civil engineer