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civil engineer salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 48 salary entriesCHF 85 350
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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

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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 71 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineer, Geneva

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+89%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 82 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineer, Geneva

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Education, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Geneva

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  1. Education
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 3503 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 45 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  7. Service sector in general
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  8. Utilities
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  9. Catering / Hotel
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  10. Health care / Social services
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Salary by cantons for civil engineer

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

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Geneva

civil engineer

CHF 90 000

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