Civil Engineer Salary in Lausanne
Benchmark snapshot
For Civil Engineer in Lausanne, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 126'600 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 69'252 to CHF 176'764.
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Salary bands for Civil Engineer in Lausanne
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 69'252 – CHF 102'036 (Median CHF 83'868) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 83'868 – CHF 126'600 (Median CHF 102'036) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 102'036 – CHF 153'708 (Median CHF 126'600) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 126'600 – CHF 176'764 (Median CHF 153'708) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 21 in the Genferseeregion 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 Genferseeregion
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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
Lausanne is represented by the FSO Lake Geneva gross region, which covers Vaud, Geneva and Valais. The source does not isolate Lausanne employers from the wider regional distribution.
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 Lausanne? +
The median is CHF 126'600 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 69'252 to CHF 176'764.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 21 in the Genferseeregion 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 Genferseeregion. Last reviewed: 2024.