Salary data for country: Switzerland
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Salaries in Switzerland

The salary range of employees working in Switzerland is, by default, in the range of 3,679.00 CHF (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 11,632.00 CHF (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Switzerland is
80% of people earn:
3,679 - 11,632 CHF
10% earn less lthan 3,679 CHF
10% earns more than 11,632 CHF
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Switzerland into salary brackets in CHF.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Switzerland by age in CHF.

<24
 
 
Average 5,329
median 5,139
10% 3,598
25% 4,265
75% 6,188
90% 7,306
25-34
 
 
Average 7,154
median 6,620
10% 3,863
25% 5,003
75% 8,710
90% 11,098
35-44
 
 
Average 7,998
median 7,456
10% 4,478
25% 5,717
75% 9,676
90% 12,192
45-54
 
 
Average 7,685
median 7,058
10% 3,992
25% 5,252
75% 9,417
90% 12,157
55+
 
 
Average 7,045
median 6,440
10% 3,576
25% 4,749
75% 8,666
90% 11,261

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Switzerland (CHF).

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Men
7,351 CHF
6,951 CHF
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Switzerland, men earn 5.8% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Electrician
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Fribourg
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
7,192 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,712 CHF
Anually salary
86,304 USD
Anually salary
68,544 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-05 10:35:01
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Islisberg
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
6,526 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,183 CHF
Anually salary
78,312 USD
Anually salary
62,196 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-03 13:57:18
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PLC Programmer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Locarno
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
7,029 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,583 CHF
Anually salary
84,348 USD
Anually salary
66,996 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-02 13:59:51
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Development Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Lausanne
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
18,571 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
14,750 CHF
Anually salary
222,852 USD
Anually salary
177,000 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-30 17:36:34
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Scaffolder
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Wettswil
Education:
Primary education
Basic gross monthly salary
3,558 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,024 EUR
Anually salary
42,696 USD
Anually salary
36,288 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-29 15:01:26
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Chemical Lab Technician
Chemical Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Zurich
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
8,918 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,083 CHF
Anually salary
107,016 USD
Anually salary
84,996 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-28 10:01:52
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Accounting service manager
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Zurich
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Basic gross monthly salary
8,079 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,417 CHF
Anually salary
96,948 USD
Anually salary
77,004 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-25 07:19:46
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Kitchen Helper
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Hergiswil
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
4,593 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,648 CHF
Anually salary
55,116 USD
Anually salary
43,776 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-25 02:08:37
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Power Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Lausanne
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
10,492 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,333 CHF
Anually salary
125,904 USD
Anually salary
99,996 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-24 05:40:02
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Pharmacist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Rheinfelden
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
6,925 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,500 CHF
Anually salary
83,100 USD
Anually salary
66,000 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-22 20:13:48

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