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clerk salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 387

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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 68 387 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 600 to CHF 126 263, based on 15 919 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 59 364
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 325
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 440
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 345
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 001
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 005
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 386

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 64 692. 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 64 692
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 939
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 004
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 007
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 390
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 273. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 250 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 173
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 598
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 273
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 250
Average salary CHF 68 395
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 75 065 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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  1. Utilities
    CHF 75 06517 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 66712 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 45422 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 72 00020 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 5006 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 491154 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 29337 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 0331 job
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 68 927141 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 92670 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 68 389

average salary

Salary by canton

clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 814
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 63 025
Berne average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 229
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 65 920
Grisons average salary CHF 66 462
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 450
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 557
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 150
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 090
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 190
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 560
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 251
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 70 852
Zurich average salary CHF 70 449
Average salary CHF 68 389