Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
geological engineer, Geneva
median78k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 870
Women: 25-35median CHF 65 870
Men: 35-45median CHF 97 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 78 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a geological engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
geological engineer, Geneva
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 62 140
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 50 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
median CHF 78 000
+60%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for geological engineer have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 84 500. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 900 per year.
The highest paying industry for a geological engineer is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for geological engineer, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Building trade / Real estate
CHF 130 0001 job
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 90 900Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 76 750Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for geological engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for geological engineer are Vaud and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.