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chartered accountant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 112 437

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How much does a chartered accountant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chartered accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 112 437 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 260 000, based on 1 070 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

chartered accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 77 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 029
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 010
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 132 550
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 220
Women: 55+average salary CHF 135 220
Average salary CHF 112 478

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 153 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

chartered accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 875
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 531
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 971
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 153 500
Average salary CHF 112 504
+62%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chartered accountant have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 116 780. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

chartered accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 591
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 780
Average salary CHF 112 386
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chartered accountant is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chartered accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 150 0001 job
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 136 5005 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 125 2407 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 120 00029 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00043 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 119 5353 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 118 63466 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 117 2922 jobs
  10. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chartered accountant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chartered accountant

CHF 112 503

average salary

Salary by canton

chartered accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 125 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 123 072
Basel Land average salary CHF 112 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 113 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 600
Geneva average salary CHF 104 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 119 120
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 112 683
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 114 067
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 121 280
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 112 503