Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
consultant, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 69 408
Women: 16-25median CHF 69 900
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 001
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 001
Men: 35-45median CHF 109 006
Women: 35-45median CHF 106 989
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
median CHF 97 282
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a consultant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
consultant, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 183
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 119 772
21+ yearsmedian CHF 125 000
median CHF 97 303
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for consultant have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 98 100. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a consultant is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 105 763 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for consultant, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 105 763330 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 105 00020 jobs
Utilities
CHF 105 00022 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 103 500224 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 102 00023 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 101 00018 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 100 000116 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 96 000184 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 96 00025 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 95 837116 jobs
Salary by cantons for consultant
The top two high-paying cantons for consultant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
