Civil Engineer Salary in Bern
Benchmark snapshot
For Civil Engineer in Bern, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 125'544 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 75'348 to CHF 177'551.
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Salary bands for Civil Engineer in Bern
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 75'348 – CHF 102'912 (Median CHF 86'868) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 86'868 – CHF 125'544 (Median CHF 102'912) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 102'912 – CHF 154'392 (Median CHF 125'544) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 125'544 – CHF 177'551 (Median CHF 154'392) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 21 in the Espace Mittelland gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts.
Source basis: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 21, Grossregion Espace Mittelland
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Role mapping
Civil engineering is mapped to the engineering and science profession group. Discipline, project scale, site responsibility, public procurement exposure and professional accreditation can all affect pay.
Regional scope
Bern is represented by the FSO Espace Mittelland gross region, which spans several cantons. Public-sector pay scales and city-specific conditions are not separated in this benchmark.
How to use the result
Compare like with like: annual gross base salary, workload, experience and responsibility. Bonus, equity, shift supplements, pension terms and taxes can change total compensation. Treat the percentile as an orientation point for a conversation, not as an exact valuation of an individual offer.
FAQ
What does a civil engineer earn in Bern? +
The median is CHF 125'544 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 75'348 to CHF 177'551.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 21 in the Espace Mittelland gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts. Sources: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 21, Grossregion Espace Mittelland. Last reviewed: 2024.