Civil Engineer Salary in Zurich
Benchmark snapshot
For Civil Engineer in Zurich, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 136'476 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 77'988 to CHF 194'221.
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Salary bands for Civil Engineer in Zurich
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 77'988 – CHF 110'292 (Median CHF 90'984) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 90'984 – CHF 136'476 (Median CHF 110'292) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 110'292 – CHF 168'888 (Median CHF 136'476) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 136'476 – CHF 194'221 (Median CHF 168'888) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 21 in the Zürich 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 Zürich
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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
Zurich is represented by the FSO Zurich gross region. The figures describe the regional distribution, not a survey limited to the city of Zurich.
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 Zurich? +
The median is CHF 136'476 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 77'988 to CHF 194'221.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 21 in the Zürich 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 Zürich. Last reviewed: 2024.