The 2023 data shows that Switzerland has the highest labor cost per employee in civil engineering at 96,100 euros, followed by Denmark and Belgium. Central and Eastern European countries like Romania and Macedonia have the lowest labor costs, significantly under the 30,000 euros mark. Western European countries such as Germany, France, and the UK fall in a mid-range category.
Key future trends to watch for include:
- Potential labor cost increases due to inflationary pressures and skills shortages in Western Europe.
- Continued cost competitiveness in Central and Eastern Europe, encouraging potential investments.
- Impact of automation and digitalization on reducing labor costs across the region.
- Changing cross-border labor mobility affecting regional labor costs.
Top countries in Labour Cost Per Employee FTE in Civil Engineering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 96.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 80.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 79.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 78.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 78.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 78 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 77.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 73.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 63.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 62.8 | 2023 | View data |
