Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
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MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 76 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 76 700
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 007
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 025
Men: 35-45median CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 101 683
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 119 500
Men: 55+median CHF 126 500
Women: 55+median CHF 122 500
median CHF 90 242
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 80 760. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 118 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 80 760
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 92 950
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 97 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 114 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 118 000
median CHF 90 267
+46%
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 median salary was CHF 94 040. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 130 00029 jobs
Insurance
CHF 130 0007 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 125 0008 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 119 00033 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 115 00074 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 114 5009 jobs
Utilities
CHF 104 50010 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 98 5004 jobs
Education
CHF 94 0004 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 92 250Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for civil engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for civil engineer are Aargau and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.