Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
geological engineer, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 87 880
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 145 000
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 111 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
geological engineer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 87 880
21+ yearsmedian CHF 111 500
median CHF 78 000
+43%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for geological engineer have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 74 100. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a geological engineer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for geological engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Utilities
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 78 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 77 250Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 48 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Education
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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.