construction engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 88 200

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How much does a construction engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time construction engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 34 776 to CHF 140 000, based on 204 entries.
  • Updated 17 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

construction engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 92 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 99 366
Men: 55+average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 88 200

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a construction 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 99 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 411
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 390
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 99 400
Average salary CHF 88 200
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for construction engineer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 89 700. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 579 per year.

Salary trend

construction engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 250
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 579
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 700
Average salary CHF 88 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 131 000 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for construction engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 131 0005 jobs
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 99 68342 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 97 7911 job
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 96 0002 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 90 0002 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 89 7001 job
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 89 00087 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 86 77528 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 61 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for construction engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for construction engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

construction engineer

CHF 88 200

average salary

Salary by canton

construction engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 89 700
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 82 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 760
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 92 950
Average salary CHF 88 200