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lawyer salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 124 950

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How much does a lawyer earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time lawyer earns an average gross salary of CHF 124 950 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 280 000, based on 46 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

lawyer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 112 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 115 520
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 116 094
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 148 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 148 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 148 125
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 061
Men: 55+average salary CHF 320 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 124 950

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 820. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 161 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

lawyer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 820
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 568
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 161 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 133 872
Average salary CHF 124 950
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 120 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 156 900 per year.

Salary trend

lawyer, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 900
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 756
Average salary CHF 124 950
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lawyer is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lawyer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 220 0001 job
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 160 0002 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 148 2003 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 138 6171 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 116 667Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 115 5201 job

Salary by cantons for lawyer

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

lawyer

CHF 124 950

average salary

Salary by canton

lawyer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 118 636
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 117 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 124 950
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 120 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 075
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 116 700
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 119 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 107 100
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 135 000
Zurich average salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 120 000