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architect salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 81 622

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How much does a architect earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time architect earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 622 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 173 250, based on 3 564 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

architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 034
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 103
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 634
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 81 610

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 988. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 733 per year.

Salary by work experience

architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 988
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 370
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 058
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 316
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 860
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 733
Average salary CHF 81 594
+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 84 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 193 per year.

Salary trend

architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 842
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 193
Average salary CHF 81 671
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architect is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architect, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00087 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 129 0942 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 123 7008 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00014 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 0001 job
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 0003 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 112 0004 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 74019 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 4002 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 0604 jobs

Salary by cantons for architect

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

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Throughout Switzerland

architect

CHF 81 623

average salary

Salary by canton

architect

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 82 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 000
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 001
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 150
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 91 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 000
Valais average salary CHF 76 383
Zug average salary CHF 86 540
Zurich average salary CHF 81 820
Average salary CHF 81 623