Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
civil engineer, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 86 900
Men: 35-45median CHF 99 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 95 550
Men: 45-55median CHF 123 578
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 150 100
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 92 000
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 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 138 250 per year.
Salary by work experience
civil engineer, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 86 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 108 375
21+ yearsmedian CHF 138 250
median CHF 92 000
+77%
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 90 750. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a civil engineer is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 136 500 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for civil engineer, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 120 200Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 91 0003 jobs
Utilities
CHF 91 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 85 800Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A3 jobs
Education
N/A30 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/ASet up Job Alert
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.