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chief accountant salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 123 000

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How much does a chief accountant earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time chief accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 123 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 68 400 to CHF 219 000, based on 43 entries.
  • Updated 9 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

chief accountant, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 120 544
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 113 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 132 977
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 124 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 93 333
Women: 55+average salary CHF 121 489
Average salary CHF 123 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief accountant relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 105 283. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 561 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief accountant, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 283
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 836
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 561
Average salary CHF 123 000
+53%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief accountant have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 121 544. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 132 300 per year.

Salary trend

chief accountant, Aargau

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 544
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 300
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 500
Average salary CHF 123 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief accountant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 219 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief accountant, Aargau

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 219 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 126 0382 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 125 125Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 124 0001 job
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 112 8672 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 110 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 94 425Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 93 333Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief accountant

The top two high-paying cantons for chief accountant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Aargau

chief accountant

CHF 123 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 123 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 120 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 108 375
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 121 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 400
Geneva average salary CHF 119 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 104 300
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 106 680
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 116 883
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 123 175
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 110 000
Valais average salary CHF 104 000
Zug average salary CHF 131 250
Zurich average salary CHF 129 075
Average salary CHF 116 970