communication professional salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 000

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How much does a communication professional earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time communication professional earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 193 000, based on 2 346 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 956
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 912
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 201
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 169
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 018
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 005
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 380
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 112 642
Men: 55+average salary CHF 114 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 112 900
Average salary CHF 97 063

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 933. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 983
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 933
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 140
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 874
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 97 076
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for communication professional have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 97 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 999 per year.

Salary trend

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 625
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 999
Average salary CHF 97 063
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a communication professional is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 113 400 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 113 40029 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 25069 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 106 5004 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 00056 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 102 05058 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 00014 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 00053 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 00032 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 98 10029 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 96 93728 jobs

Salary by cantons for communication professional

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

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Throughout Switzerland

communication professional

CHF 97 000

average salary

Salary by canton

communication professional

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 112
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 92 195
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 99 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 96 000
Geneva average salary CHF 104 100
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 83 581
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 104 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 119
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 195
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 105
Thurgau average salary CHF 92 000
Ticino average salary CHF 71 525
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 97 800
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 97 494
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 97 000