category analyst salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 863

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How much does a category analyst earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time category analyst earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 863 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 302 to CHF 205 000, based on 573 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

category analyst, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 330
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 123 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 124 250
Average salary CHF 100 855

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 597. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 927 per year.

Salary by work experience

category analyst, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 597
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 340
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 715
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 122 927
Average salary CHF 100 855
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for category analyst have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 102 219. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 103 259 per year.

Salary trend

category analyst, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 800
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 259
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 219
Average salary CHF 100 840

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a category analyst is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 138 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for category analyst, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 136 2503 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 136 0001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 130 0001 job
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 112 9301 job
  6. Education
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 105 2507 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 104 7001 job
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 101 2192 jobs

Salary by cantons for category analyst

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

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Throughout Switzerland

category analyst

CHF 100 855

average salary

Salary by canton

category analyst

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 103 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 102 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 127 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 101 695
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 961
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 119 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 273
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 766
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 102 439
Average salary CHF 100 855