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buchhalterin salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 84 591

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How much does a buchhalterin earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time buchhalterin earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 591 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 174 000, based on 8 126 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

buchhalterin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 693
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 582
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 79 545
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 79 312
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 234
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 043
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 94 688
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 94 578
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 328
Average salary CHF 84 580

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 841. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 844 per year.

Salary by work experience

buchhalterin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 611
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 841
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 552
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 721
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 654
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 844
Average salary CHF 84 606
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 85 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 712 per year.

Salary trend

buchhalterin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 219
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 712
Average salary CHF 84 589
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a buchhalterin is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 98 400 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for buchhalterin, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 400Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 95 0002 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 90 5008 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 89 7005 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 89 0003 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 88 8257 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 88 15316 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 87 7507 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 87 65020 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 86 3201 job

Salary by cantons for buchhalterin

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

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Throughout Switzerland

buchhalterin

CHF 84 575

average salary

Salary by canton

buchhalterin

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 611
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 632
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 88 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 810
Geneva average salary CHF 85 053
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 008
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 405
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 045
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 764
Thurgau average salary CHF 85 100
Ticino average salary CHF 67 375
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 905
Valais average salary CHF 76 641
Zug average salary CHF 95 000
Zurich average salary CHF 89 043
Average salary CHF 84 575