civil engineer salaries Bern

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 155 salary entriesCHF 91 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

< 1% earn betweenCHF 27 000 and CHF 27 000

1% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 42 000

3% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 60 000

6% earn betweenCHF 66 000 and CHF 75 400

36% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 89 050

12% earn betweenCHF 89 700 and CHF 95 000

median CHF 91 000

8% earn betweenCHF 97 200 and CHF 101 400

15% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 112 000

8% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 125 000

6% earn betweenCHF 129 900 and CHF 137 000

1% earn betweenCHF 141 076 and CHF 143 000

1% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 155 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 171 600 and CHF 171 600

< 1% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000

27kCHF 27 000

66kCHF 66 000

143kCHF 143 000

200kCHF 200 000

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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, Bern

median

Men

Women

0Income163k

Men: 16-25median CHF 79 500

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 85 800

Women: 25-35median CHF 85 800

Men: 35-45median CHF 108 250

Women: 35-45median CHF 108 250

Men: 45-55median CHF 118 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 84 000

Men: 55+median CHF 125 000

Women: 55+median CHF 112 000

median CHF 91 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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 83 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 880 per year.

Salary by work experience

civil engineer, Bern

median

70kIncome120k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 83 200

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 87 100

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 89 200

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 880

21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 690

median CHF 91 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 94 100. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 129 900 per year.

Salary trend

civil engineer, Bern

median

0Income140k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 85 800

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 94 100

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 129 900

median CHF 91 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

6 days ago

Ingénieur·e civil spécialisé·e dans la construction de ponts

Place of work:

Region Berne Mittelland (BE/SO/AG)

Workload:

60 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

SBB CFF FFS

3 months ago

Projekt- und Bauleiter/in

Place of work:

Region Bern / Berner Oberland / Region Thun

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Joker Personal AG

2 weeks ago

Ingenieur/in im Bereich Bahn und Tiefbau

Place of work:

Region Bern / Berner Oberland

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Joker Personal AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 141 076 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Bern

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Transport / Logistics
CHF 141 076Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 108 5003 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 90 7002 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 71 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Consulting various
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Education
N/A35 jobs

Salary by cantons for civil engineer

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

Bern

civil engineer

CHF 90 000

median salary

Salary by canton

civil engineer

median

0Income110k

Aargaumedian CHF 100 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 91 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 88 300

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 90 400

Fribourgmedian CHF 84 500

Genevamedian CHF 83 700

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 89 800

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 98 850

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 88 400

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 90 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 94 000

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 78 000

Ticinomedian CHF 83 750

Urimedian CHF 90 065

Vaudmedian CHF 92 000

Valaismedian CHF 91 000

Zugmedian CHF 81 900

Zurichmedian CHF 95 200

median CHF 90 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Bern

Bern

civil engineer

Aargau

94 salaries

Lucerne

38 salaries

Valais

35 salaries

Fribourg

35 salaries

Solothurn

22 salaries

Neuchâtel

13 salaries

Uri

12 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

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Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for civil engineer

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Bern

Salary by cantons for civil engineer

Bern

civil engineer

Salary by canton

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Aargau

94 salaries

Lucerne

38 salaries

Valais

35 salaries

Fribourg

35 salaries

Solothurn

22 salaries

Neuchâtel

13 salaries

Uri

12 salaries