Average Engineering Geologist Salary in Switzerland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Engineering Geologist salary for 2024 in Switzerland and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Swiss franc. To keep things simple, we are using the CHF currency code instead of the currency symbol Fr..

How Much Does an Engineering Geologist Make in Switzerland?

An Engineering Geologist working in Switzerland will typically earn around 211,200 CHF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 111,700 CHF to the highest average salary of 325,900 CHF.

Average Annual Salary
211,200 CHF
Average Monthly Salary
17,600 CHF

Lowest Annual Salary
111,700 CHF
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,308 CHF

Highest Annual Salary
325,900 CHF
Highest Monthly Salary
27,158 CHF

These are average salaries for an Engineering Geologist in Switzerland and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Engineering Geologist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Engineering Geologist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Engineering Geologist Salaries in Switzerland

So we've looked at the average salaries an Engineering Geologist will earn in Switzerland. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Engineering Geologist can earn between 111,700 CHF and 325,900 CHF on average in Switzerland. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Engineering Geologist in Switzerland is 205,400 CHF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 205,400 CHF, and 50% of the population earn more than 205,400 CHF.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Engineering Geologist salary in Switzerland, 25% of the population are earning less than 140,200 CHF while 75% of the population earn more than 140,200 CHF.

75% of the population earn less than 254,400 CHF, and 25% of the population earn more than 254,400 CHF.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Engineering Geologist Salary by Experience Level in Switzerland

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average engineering geologist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Engineering Geologist in Switzerland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 127,700 CHF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Engineering Geologist salary would increase to 168,700 CHF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Engineering Geologist, the average salary would be 218,100 CHF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 265,800 CHF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Engineering Geologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 292,100 CHF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Engineering Geologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 307,400 CHF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
127,700 CHF
2-5 Years +34%
168,700 CHF
5-10 Years +30%
218,100 CHF
10-15 Years +21%
265,800 CHF
15-20 Years +9%
292,100 CHF
20+ Years +5%
307,400 CHF

Engineering Geologist Salary by Education Level in Switzerland

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Engineering Geologist in Switzerland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Engineering Geologist in Switzerland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 164,100 CHF.

  • Master's Degree. An Engineering Geologist in Switzerland with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 199,700 CHF.

  • PhD. An Engineering Geologist in Switzerland with a phd education can earn an average salary of 320,500 CHF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
164,100 CHF
Master's Degree +24%
199,700 CHF
PhD +60%
320,500 CHF

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Switzerland is around 51,600 to 155,000 CHF and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Engineering Geologist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Switzerland, a male engineering geologist will earn an average of 216,600 CHF, while a female engineering geologist will earn around 210,600 CHF.

This means that a male engineering geologist earns approximately 3% more than a female engineering geologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Switzerland

Male
216,600 CHF
Female -3%
210,600 CHF

Engineering Geologist Average Pay Raise in Switzerland

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Engineering Geologist in Switzerland is around 14% every 15 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Switzerland is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 14 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 11%

What this means is that an Engineering Geologist in Switzerland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 11% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Switzerland for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Switzerland.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Engineering Geologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Switzerland

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Engineering Geologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Switzerland earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
127,700 CHF
Private Sector -5%
121,800 CHF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Engineering Geologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Engineering Geologist in Switzerland.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,600 CHF
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 127,600 CHF
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 53,500 CHF
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 49,400 CHF
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 59,200 CHF
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,300 CHF
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 95,500 CHF
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 118,900 CHF
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,400 CHF
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,300 CHF
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,700 CHF
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,400 CHF
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,500 CHF
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 163,800 CHF
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,300 CHF
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 42,700 CHF
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,800 CHF
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 267,900 CHF
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,100 CHF
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,300 CHF
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 CHF
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 205,400 CHF
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,800 CHF
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 146,900 CHF
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 CHF
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,700 CHF
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,700 CHF
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,200 CHF
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,400 CHF
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 118,900 CHF
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,200 CHF
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,200 CHF
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,100 CHF
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 100,300 CHF
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,500 CHF
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 199,700 CHF
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 218,500 CHF
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 192,600 CHF
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 81,200 CHF
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 114,900 CHF
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,200 CHF
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,000 CHF
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,600 CHF
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,200 CHF
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 95,400 CHF
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,400 CHF
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 150,100 CHF
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 100,700 CHF
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,400 CHF
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 107,700 CHF
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,200 CHF
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 109,700 CHF
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 127,700 CHF
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,600 CHF
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,200 CHF
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 132,000 CHF
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,600 CHF
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 114,300 CHF
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 CHF
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,300 CHF
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 130,500 CHF
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,300 CHF
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,500 CHF
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 147,900 CHF
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,500 CHF
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,400 CHF
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 206,700 CHF
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,700 CHF
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,800 CHF
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,600 CHF
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,200 CHF
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 229,000 CHF
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 98,300 CHF
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,100 CHF
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,700 CHF
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,700 CHF
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 CHF
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,700 CHF
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 74,700 CHF
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,400 CHF
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 175,200 CHF
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 123,800 CHF
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,700 CHF
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,200 CHF
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,800 CHF
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,500 CHF
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,700 CHF
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,100 CHF
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,800 CHF
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,900 CHF

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Switzerland, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Basel 213,800 CHF
Bern 209,700 CHF
Biel 189,800 CHF
Geneve 238,300 CHF
Lausanne 218,500 CHF
Lugano 187,500 CHF
Luzern 216,300 CHF
St. Gallen 206,700 CHF
Winterthur 212,500 CHF
Zurich 238,300 CHF

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