accounting clerk salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 84 513

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How much does a accounting clerk earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time accounting clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 513 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 175 000, based on 8 246 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

accounting clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 619
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 508
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 79 516
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 79 310
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 294
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 035
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 94 554
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 94 499
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 463
Average salary CHF 84 572

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 647. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 639 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 353
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 647
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 543
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 721
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 801
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 639
Average salary CHF 84 615
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting clerk have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 85 036. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 431 per year.

Salary trend

accounting clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 036
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 211
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 431
Average salary CHF 84 612
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting clerk is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 98 400 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 4002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 95 0002 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 90 5003 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 89 7003 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 89 2508 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 89 0004 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 88 0368 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 87 6089 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 87 32012 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 86 320Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accounting clerk

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

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Throughout Switzerland

accounting clerk

CHF 84 514

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 222
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 506
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 110
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 88 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 000
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 68 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 045
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 645
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 68 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 900
Valais average salary CHF 76 578
Zug average salary CHF 95 000
Zurich average salary CHF 89 100
Average salary CHF 84 514