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 54,300 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 171,672 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total annual 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:
54K - 172K USD
10% earn less lthan 54K USD
10% earns more than 172K USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Switzerland into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Switzerland by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 79K
median 76K
10% 53K
25% 63K
75% 91K
90% 108K
25-34
 
 
Average 106K
median 98K
10% 57K
25% 74K
75% 129K
90% 164K
35-44
 
 
Average 118K
median 110K
10% 66K
25% 84K
75% 143K
90% 180K
45-54
 
 
Average 113K
median 104K
10% 59K
25% 78K
75% 139K
90% 179K
55+
 
 
Average 104K
median 95K
10% 53K
25% 70K
75% 128K
90% 166K

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
108,480 USD
102,588 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Switzerland, men earn 5.7% 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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Construction worker
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
St. Gallen
Education:
Primary education
Basic gross monthly salary
7,196 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,851 CHF
Anually salary
86,352 USD
Anually salary
70,212 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-12 09:32:17
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Chef
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Saas-Fee
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
6,641 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,400 CHF
Anually salary
79,692 USD
Anually salary
64,800 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-11 17:40:03
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Concierge
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Zurich
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,869 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,333 CHF
Anually salary
34,428 USD
Anually salary
27,996 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-11 17:13:08
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Team leader
Management
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Basel
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
12,422 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,100 CHF
Anually salary
149,064 USD
Anually salary
121,200 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 14:44:54
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Chief Executive Officer
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Zurich
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
12,299 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000 CHF
Anually salary
147,588 USD
Anually salary
120,000 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-06 11:39:56
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Product owner
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Zurich
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
6,149 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,000 CHF
Anually salary
73,788 USD
Anually salary
60,000 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-06 11:11:28
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Risk Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Zurich
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
14,349 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
11,667 CHF
Anually salary
172,188 USD
Anually salary
140,004 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 16:17:40
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HR Generalist
Human Resources
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Lyss
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
6,908 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,617 CHF
Anually salary
82,896 USD
Anually salary
67,404 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-04 20:01:55
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Special Needs Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Bulle
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
9,737 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,917 CHF
Anually salary
116,844 USD
Anually salary
95,004 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-02 10:27:07
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Car Mechanic
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Biel/Bienne
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
5,165 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,200 CHF
Anually salary
61,980 USD
Anually salary
50,400 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-05-30 00:40:13

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