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 FH
You plan and manage construction projects from the initial analysis to the final completion.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Bauingenieur/in FH professionals plan structures, calculate load-bearing capacities, and oversee construction sites with high responsibility.
As a Bauingenieur/in FH, you actively shape the built environment. From the first feasibility study to structural calculations and site supervision, you guide construction projects. You move between the office and the construction site. You coordinate experts and take responsibility for safety and quality. Your work covers planning, design, and maintenance. You consider technical, economic, and ecological factors. The demand for qualified professionals remains high.
FieldConstruction
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
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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
- 🎓 Bachelorabschluss einer Fachhochschule
Official education path
You enter the profession through a 3-year Bachelor program at a Fachhochschule (FH).
Typical training path
Bachelorabschluss einer Fachhochschule
Prerequisites
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität and at least 1 year of work experience
- Diplom einer höheren Fachschule
Requirements
- bautechnische Kenntnisse
- Organisations- und Planungsgeschick
- ausgeprägtes Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- vernetztes Denken und Handeln
- Führungs- und Sozialkompetenzen
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible with an HF Diploma or relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical construction knowledge
- Organizational 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 structural conditions on site. You discuss the next steps for construction with your team.
- You analyze feasibility studies. You check technical and economic frameworks.
- You create technical drawings. You calculate the stability of structures.
- You select suitable building materials. You set construction schedules.
- You support approval processes. You work closely with authorities.
- You monitor construction progress. You ensure compliance with regulations.
- You analyze existing structures. You plan their maintenance or renovation.
Working conditions
You work in the office for planning and calculation tasks. You also work on construction sites to monitor execution. You often switch between different project locations.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein (SIA)Selnaustrasse 16, 8001 Zürich
- STV Swiss EngineeringWeinbergstr. 41, 8006 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical construction knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Social skills
Trade-offs
- Changing work locations
- Project-related stress
- High responsibility
- Regulatory requirements
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