communication professional salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 018

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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 97 018 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 193 000, based on 2 285 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

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 956
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 235
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 008
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 003
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 656
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 111 577
Men: 55+average salary CHF 112 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 112 500
Average salary CHF 97 170

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 87 963. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 963
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 466
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 879
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 97 104
+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 94 734
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 999
Average salary CHF 97 101
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a communication professional is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals 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. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 00081 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 109 00032 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 106 5006 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 00074 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 102 175108 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 00015 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 00037 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 00050 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 98 00011 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 05028 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 97 022

average salary

Salary by canton

communication professional

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 93 400
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 050
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 96 000
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 83 581
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 103 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 266
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 073
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 105
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 500
Ticino average salary CHF 72 800
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 97 800
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 96 708
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 97 022