civil engineer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 83 700

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How much does a civil engineer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time civil engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 83 700 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 47 775 to CHF 151 500, based on 63 entries.
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  • 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

civil engineer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 123 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 138 293
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 83 700

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a civil engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 707. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 707
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 150
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 300
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 546
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
Average salary CHF 83 700
+72%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 81 700. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 040 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineer, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 040
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 700
Average salary CHF 83 700

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 138 293 annually. Followed by Education and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 138 293Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 84 7504 jobs
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 78 160Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 62 107Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 52 0002 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A2 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for civil engineer

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

GE

Geneva

civil engineer

CHF 83 700

average salary

Salary by canton

civil engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 91 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 91 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 900
Geneva average salary CHF 83 700
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 89 587
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 174
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 96 275
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 79 227
Uri average salary CHF 90 065
Vaud average salary CHF 93 400
Valais average salary CHF 91 000
Zug average salary CHF 86 500
Zurich average salary CHF 95 550
Average salary CHF 91 000