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Civil Engineer Salary in Switzerland

The Switzerland median is $139,742 per year, with observed city pay up to Geneva at $139,742.

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Civil Engineer pay in Switzerland: Geneva leads, Geneva trails

The Switzerland national median for a civil engineer is CHF 113'000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about CHF 113'000 in Geneva to CHF 113'000 in Geneva (1×).

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. Common screening skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, and Codes.

A modeled national band runs about CHF 77'400–CHF 156'500 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swiss city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat CHF 113'000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Switzerland shows about 0.2% CPI in 2025. A civil engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Civil Engineer pay data in Switzerland

Start with the national median (CHF 113'000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Switzerland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: CHF 77'400 (10th) → CHF 113'000 (median) → CHF 156'500 (90th). Geneva’s observed median is CHF 113'000, with a local band about CHF 74'700–CHF 170'000. If an offer is “at the Switzerland median” but the job is in Geneva, you may still be under local market.

National median
$139,742
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,625
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$139,742
Geneva, GE
Hourly (national)
$67.19
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Switzerland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Geneva, GE$139,742

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Switzerland?
The national median is about CHF 113'000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about CHF 113'000 to CHF 113'000.
Which Switzerland city pays civil engineers the most?
Geneva, GE leads observed metros at about CHF 113'000 per year (0% vs national).
How many Switzerland cities have civil engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed civil engineer percentiles in CHF on this site.
Is civil engineer in demand in Switzerland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swiss industry mix.