consultant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 186

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How much does a consultant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time consultant earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 186 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 236 250, based on 3 840 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

consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 625
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 001
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 537
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 106 767
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 154

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 216
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 129
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 400
Average salary CHF 97 186
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 98 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 320
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 251
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 97 191

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a consultant is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 105 845 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 845264 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 00024 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 104 00013 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 102 900166 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 102 00018 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 101 00017 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 100 15779 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 96 452120 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 96 00032 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 666172 jobs

Salary by cantons for consultant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

consultant

CHF 97 203

average salary

Salary by canton

consultant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 718
Basel Land average salary CHF 105 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 001
Fribourg average salary CHF 90 500
Geneva average salary CHF 95 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 100 000
Jura average salary CHF 81 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 200
Thurgau average salary CHF 120 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 88 000
Valais average salary CHF 85 600
Zug average salary CHF 116 400
Zurich average salary CHF 107 748
Average salary CHF 97 203