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geological engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 23 salary entriesCHF 78 000
median
4% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 48 000
4% earn betweenCHF 67 600 and CHF 67 600
9% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 72 000
9% earn betweenCHF 74 100 and CHF 74 100
4% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 75 000
4% earn betweenCHF 77 250 and CHF 77 250
35% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 78 000
median CHF 78 000
4% earn betweenCHF 79 000 and CHF 79 000
4% earn betweenCHF 86 200 and CHF 86 200
4% earn betweenCHF 87 880 and CHF 87 880
4% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 92 000
4% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 94 000
4% earn betweenCHF 94 600 and CHF 94 600
4% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 96 000

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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

geological engineer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

geological engineer, Zurich

median
2019-2021 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
2022-2024 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
median CHF 78 000

Highest-Paying industries

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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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 0001 job
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 48 0002 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Education
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  10. 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.

ZH

Zurich

geological engineer

CHF 79 000

median salary

Salary by canton

geological engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 76 500
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 78 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 87 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 79 000