architekt salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 81 653

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How much does a architekt earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time architekt earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 653 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 173 250, based on 3 605 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

architekt, 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 74 160
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 031
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 101 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 367
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 109 733
Average salary CHF 81 664

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 986. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

architekt, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 986
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 472
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 043
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 220
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 858
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 81 689
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 83 918. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 113 per year.

Salary trend

architekt, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 837
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 918
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 113
Average salary CHF 81 705
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architekt 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 architekt, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00040 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 129 0941 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 123 7004 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00011 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 0002 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 112 0008 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 74026 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 06010 jobs

Salary by cantons for architekt

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

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Throughout Switzerland

architekt

CHF 81 653

average salary

Salary by canton

architekt

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 83 200
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 84 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 79 910
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 650
Ticino average salary CHF 91 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 400
Valais average salary CHF 76 191
Zug average salary CHF 86 540
Zurich average salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 81 653