business economist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a business economist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time business economist earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 234 000, based on 1 140 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

business economist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 130
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 131 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 100 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 530. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

business economist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 530
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 350
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 100 000
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 102 000. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

business economist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 048
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 100 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a business economist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for business economist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 115 0001 job
  2. Utilities
    CHF 112 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 0004 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 111 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 103 7502 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 3332 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 103 0008 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 101 0001 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 8007 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 0001 job

Salary by cantons for business economist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

business economist

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

business economist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 375
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 94 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 282
Schwyz average salary CHF 90 350
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 700
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 97 375
Valais average salary CHF 93 500
Zug average salary CHF 98 700
Zurich average salary CHF 105 800
Average salary CHF 100 000