tunnelling engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 214

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How much does a tunnelling engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time tunnelling engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 214 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 72 200 to CHF 157 000, based on 12 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

tunnelling engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 100
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 106 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 94 214
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 214

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a tunnelling 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 131 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

tunnelling engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 93 427
Average salary CHF 94 214
+7%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 93 500. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 106 000 per year.

Salary trend

tunnelling engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 427
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
Average salary CHF 94 214
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a tunnelling engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for tunnelling engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Service sector in general
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  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
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  3. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for tunnelling engineer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

tunnelling engineer

CHF 94 213

average salary

Salary by canton

tunnelling engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 213