architecte salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 80 855

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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 80 855 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 170 100, based on 3 271 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 125
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 678
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 313
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 101 072
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 775
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 80 843

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 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 788
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 928
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 610
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 820
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 800
Average salary CHF 80 909
+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 81 038. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 86 644 per year.

Salary trend

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 582
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 038
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 644
Average salary CHF 80 898

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 Transport / Logistics and Consumer / Luxury goods industry 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 40044 jobs
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 123 7007 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 114 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 112 61926 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 112 00013 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 108 1882 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 106 0006 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 3276 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 0606 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 93 6005 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

architecte

CHF 80 855

average salary

Salary by canton

architecte

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 420
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 82 400
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 73 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 800
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 79 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 83 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 200
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 94 210
Thurgau average salary CHF 74 750
Ticino average salary CHF 91 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 623
Valais average salary CHF 76 000
Zug average salary CHF 82 000
Zurich average salary CHF 81 166
Average salary CHF 80 855