Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'635 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 85'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 92'080 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 125'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsPlanning & Engineering Design
Geomatikingenieur/in FH
You capture and analyse geodata for sustainable planning and construction
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You process geoinformation, survey structures and develop geosystems for spatial planning and infrastructure.
Geoinformation is the foundation for modern planning and sustainable development. As a Geomatikingenieur/in FH, you combine technology, natural sciences and computer science. You capture precise data in the field. You analyse it on the computer. You actively shape the environment with your results. Your expertise ensures the quality of maps, land registers and infrastructure projects. You work at the intersection of surveying, software and spatial planning.
FieldPlanning & Engineering Design
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryPlanning & Civil Engineering
Swissdoc 0.410.5.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Geomatics Engineer. Based on 92 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+30% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 81'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 88'884 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 88'200 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'625 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 97'500 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 96'950 | 20 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 125'000 | 5 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 106'000 | 5 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 103'535 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 90'000 | 60 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science in Geomatik
- ⏱ Bachelor: 3 Jahre Vollzeit; mind. 4 Jahre Teilzeit
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor degree in Geomatics at a University of Applied Sciences. The programme combines theory and practice.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science in Geomatik
Prerequisites
- Abschluss einer Berufslehre (EFZ) and (technical) Berufsmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität and professional experience in the field
Requirements
- Exact working method
- Ability to develop, implement and review projects
- Good comprehension skills
- Independent working style
- Systematic working style
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is often possible if you already have related initial training and professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Exact working methods
- Project management
- Technical understanding
- Strong communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the field with a digital measuring device. You capture the exact coordinates of a construction project. Back in the office, you transfer the raw data to a geoinformation system. You check the quality of the map.
- You capture and maintain geodata with satellite-based measuring instruments in the field.
- You analyse the collected information for sustainable environmental planning.
- You prepare exact data for the official land register.
- You monitor complex structures like tunnels or dams.
- You develop geoinformation systems for three-dimensional city modelling.
- You lead projects and coordinate teamwork.
- You check technical plans and ensure deadlines are met.
- You advise clients and represent technical expertise externally.
Working conditions
You work in surveying offices of the federal government, cantons or municipalities. You also work in engineering firms, research institutes or the private sector.
Where to learn
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Architektur, Bau und GeomatikHofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
- GEO+ING Fachgruppe der Geomatik Ingenieure Schweiz3000 Bern
- geosuisse - Schweizerischer Verband für Geomatik und Landmanagement SIA-FachvereinKapellenstrasse 14, 3011 Bern
- Verband der Fachleute Geomatik Schweiz FGS ZentralsekretariatFlühlistr. 30, 3612 Steffisburg
- Haute école d'ingénierie et de gestion du canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD) Route deCheseaux 1, 1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
Strengths
- Exact working methods
- Project management
- Technical understanding
- Strong communication skills
Trade-offs
- Field assignments
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Project stress
06 · Similar
