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advocate salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 120 004

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How much does a advocate earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time advocate earns an average gross salary of CHF 120 004 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 290 000, based on 1 147 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

advocate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 109 133
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 109 160
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 135 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 154 999
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 710
Average salary CHF 120 018

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

advocate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 077
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 120 000
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 125 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 128 700 per year.

Salary trend

advocate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 700
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 120 004
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a advocate is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 283 125 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for advocate, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 283 125Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 200 710Set up Job Alert
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 167 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 160 0001 job
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 153 6598 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 152 00010 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 150 00014 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 149 00010 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 145 5005 jobs

Salary by cantons for advocate

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

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Throughout Switzerland

advocate

CHF 120 042

average salary

Salary by canton

advocate

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 113 400
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 120 042