jurist salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 115 000

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How much does a jurist earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time jurist earns an average gross salary of CHF 115 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 217 000, based on 88 entries.
  • Updated 16 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

jurist, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 720
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 128 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 137 020
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 156 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 115 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 440. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 141 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

jurist, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 440
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 115 000
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 115 142. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 500 per year.

Salary trend

jurist, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 142
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 115 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a jurist is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for jurist, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 190 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 150 0002 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 139 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 137 0002 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 122 7503 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 116 04214 jobs

Salary by cantons for jurist

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

jurist

CHF 115 000

average salary

Salary by canton

jurist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 650
Geneva average salary CHF 101 724
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 104 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 117 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 93 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 116 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 000
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 127 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 645
Average salary CHF 108 333