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civil engineer salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 99 salary entriesCHF 92 000
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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

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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 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 138 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineer, Vaud

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+77%

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 90 750. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineer, Vaud

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Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Vaud

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  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 120 200Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 0001 job
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 91 00015 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 85 800Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Education
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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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Vaud

civil engineer

CHF 90 000

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civil engineer

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