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architecte salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 81 367

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How much does a architecte earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time architecte earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 367 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 173 250, based on 3 496 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

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 005
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 034
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 206
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 548
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 81 347

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 994. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 994
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 398
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 030
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 949
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 81 367
+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 83 924. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 076 per year.

Salary trend

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 872
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 924
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 076
Average salary CHF 81 367
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architecte is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 136 400 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 136 40043 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 129 0941 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 123 7001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0009 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 0001 job
  7. Insurance
    CHF 112 0008 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 00030 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 4009 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 3272 jobs

Salary by cantons for architecte

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

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Throughout Switzerland

architecte

CHF 81 364

average salary

Salary by canton

architecte

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 82 498
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 800
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 84 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 76 700
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 000
Valais average salary CHF 76 383
Zug average salary CHF 85 980
Zurich average salary CHF 81 657
Average salary CHF 81 364