clerk salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 273

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How much does a clerk earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 273 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 600 to CHF 125 000, based on 15 681 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

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 241
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 201
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 356
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 270
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 998
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 280

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 617. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 617
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 823
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 995
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 888
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 279
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 67 610. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 018 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 610
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 577
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 018
Average salary CHF 68 280

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 74 600 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 74 60017 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 66719 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 60026 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 72 00026 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 0006 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 426144 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 06634 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 0003 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 90275 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 68 899105 jobs

Salary by cantons for clerk

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

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Throughout Switzerland

clerk

CHF 68 281

average salary

Salary by canton

clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 63 000
Berne average salary CHF 67 587
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 525
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 229
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 65 920
Grisons average salary CHF 66 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 494
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 014
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 150
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 988
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 013
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 433
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 167
Ticino average salary CHF 58 500
Uri average salary CHF 75 000
Vaud average salary CHF 69 750
Valais average salary CHF 68 900
Zug average salary CHF 70 150
Zurich average salary CHF 70 359
Average salary CHF 68 281