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Environmental Engineer Salary in Switzerland

Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. The Switzerland median is $159,399 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$159,399
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,345
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$159,399
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$76.64
varies by city

Environmental Engineer salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$159,399
Geneva, GE$159,399
Basel, BS$159,399
Lausanne, VD$159,399
Bern, BE$159,399
Winterthur, ZH$159,399

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a environmental engineer make in Switzerland?
The national median environmental engineer salary in Switzerland is about CHF 129'000 per year (CHF 10'800 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 129'000 to CHF 129'000.
Which Switzerland city pays environmental engineers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 129'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays environmental engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 129'000 per year for a environmental engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a environmental engineer in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, environmental engineer pay commonly spans from about CHF 89'500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 177'200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have environmental engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes environmental engineer pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is environmental engineer in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.