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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Landscape Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Fribourg
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
9,649 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,700 CHF
Anually salary
115,788 USD
Anually salary
92,400 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-07 16:31:52
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Department Director
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Vevey
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Basic gross monthly salary
25,063 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
20,000 CHF
Anually salary
300,756 USD
Anually salary
240,000 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-07 12:17:12
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Assistant Financial Controller
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Lugano
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
6,266 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,000 CHF
Anually salary
75,192 USD
Anually salary
60,000 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-06 22:56:27
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Loan Specialist
Banking
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Winterthur
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
8,000 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,384 CHF
Anually salary
96,000 USD
Anually salary
76,608 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-07-05 19:30:32
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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
7,158 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,712 CHF
Anually salary
85,896 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
6,495 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,183 CHF
Anually salary
77,940 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
6,996 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,583 CHF
Anually salary
83,952 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
18,484 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
14,750 CHF
Anually salary
221,808 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
3,544 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,024 EUR
Anually salary
42,528 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
8,876 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,083 CHF
Anually salary
106,512 USD
Anually salary
84,996 CHF
ClockPosted: 2025-06-28 10:01:52

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