journalist salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 89 050

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How much does a journalist earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time journalist earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 110 000, based on 16 entries.
  • 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

journalist, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 036
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 112
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 89 050

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 27 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

journalist, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 39 825
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 27 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 89 050
+151%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for journalist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 88 600. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

journalist, Aargau

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 600
Average salary CHF 89 700

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a journalist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for journalist, Aargau

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 110 0001 job
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 87 9504 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A2 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for journalist

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

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Aargau

journalist

CHF 89 700

average salary

Salary by canton

journalist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 88 833
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 96 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 285
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 91 500
Average salary CHF 87 500