Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 81'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'868 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 114'150 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Bauingenieur/in
You plan and oversee the construction of safe and sustainable buildings.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You combine technical knowledge with project management. You steer construction projects responsibly from planning to completion.
As a Bauingenieur/in, you shape the built environment. You analyse sites, develop technical solutions, and guide projects from the first sketch to the finished construction site. You combine precise calculations with creative design. Your work ensures that buildings and infrastructure are safe, stable, and future-proof.
FieldConstruction
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
Swissdoc 0.420.1.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bau-Ingenieurin. Based on 1,526 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+22% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 89'843 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 94'270 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'300 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 100'000 | 95 |
| Lucerne | CHF 100'000 | 39 |
| Schwyz | CHF 96'275 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 95'740 | 331 |
| Solothurn | CHF 94'000 | 22 |
| Vaud | CHF 93'400 | 117 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 130'000 | 13 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 120'427 | 44 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 111'850 | 40 |
| Utilities | CHF 103'200 | 41 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 100'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 90'750 | 1,194 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bauingenieur/in
Official education path
You enter the profession through a university degree at an ETH or university of applied sciences. This programme teaches technical expertise and project management.
Typical training path
Bauingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Admission to Fachhochschule: Berufsmaturität
- Admission to Fachhochschule: Fachmaturität
- Admission to Fachhochschule: Gymnasiale Maturität and at least 1 year of work experience
- Admission to Fachhochschule: Diplom einer höheren Fachschule
- Admission to ETH: Gymnasiale Maturität
- Admission to ETH: Berufsmaturität with Ergänzungsprüfung
- Admission to ETH: Fachmaturität with Ergänzungsprüfung
Requirements
- bautechnische Kenntnisse
- Organisational and planning skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Networked thinking and action
- Leadership and social skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field. You can do this through a higher specialist school or part-time further training in construction.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical construction knowledge
- Planning skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Social skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the latest calculations in the office in the morning. Then you drive to the construction site. You coordinate progress with the experts on site.
- You analyse geological data. You create feasibility studies for new projects.
- You draft technical plans. You calculate structural stability.
- You select suitable building materials. You set construction schedules.
- You support approval processes. You work closely with authorities.
- You monitor construction work. You ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- You document changes on site. You inform clients regularly.
Working conditions
You alternate between the office and various construction sites. In the office, you handle planning and calculations. On site, you monitor the work. You frequently move between different project locations. You collaborate with architects, authorities, and construction companies on site.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein (SIA)Selnaustrasse 16, 8001 Zürich
- STV Swiss EngineeringWeinbergstr. 41, 8006 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical construction knowledge
- Planning skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Social skills
Trade-offs
- Changing work locations
- Project-related pressure
- High responsibility
- Outdoor work
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