kauffrau salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 67 550

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How much does a kauffrau earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time kauffrau earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 550 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 340 to CHF 139 200, based on 466 entries.
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  • 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

kauffrau, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 732
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 984
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 73 167
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 842
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 740
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 792
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 600
Average salary CHF 67 550

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 339 per year.

Salary by work experience

kauffrau, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 950
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 339
Average salary CHF 67 529
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 65 100. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

kauffrau, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 100
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 67 529

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a kauffrau is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 92 400 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for kauffrau, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 92 4003 jobs
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 85 0003 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 84 5009 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 83 0001 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 78 756Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 0001 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 5362 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 70 8169 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 2504 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 2004 jobs

Salary by cantons for kauffrau

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

kauffrau

CHF 67 550

average salary

Salary by canton

kauffrau

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 550
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 664
Geneva average salary CHF 66 180
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 64 093
Jura average salary CHF 59 220
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 055
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 401
Nidwalden average salary CHF 62 400
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 125
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 638
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 450
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 60 847
Zug average salary CHF 65 098
Zurich average salary CHF 68 900
Average salary CHF 65 000