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employé de commerce salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 65 000

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How much does a employé de commerce earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time employé de commerce earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 19 054 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

employé de commerce, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 509
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 497
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 001
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 024
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 890
Women: 55+average salary CHF 79 332
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 367. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 548 per year.

Salary by work experience

employé de commerce, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 367
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 824
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 258
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 903
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 276
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 548
Average salary CHF 65 000
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for employé de commerce have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 65 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 257 per year.

Salary trend

employé de commerce, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 761
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 257
Average salary CHF 65 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a employé de commerce is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 70 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for employé de commerce, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 00061 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 78732 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 68 75069 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 68 68375 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 67 54026 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 67 2002 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 67 12466 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 66 778179 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 66 76710 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 66 524140 jobs

Salary by cantons for employé de commerce

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

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Throughout Switzerland

employé de commerce

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

employé de commerce

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 59 800
Berne average salary CHF 65 002
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 284
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 062
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 894
Geneva average salary CHF 66 360
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 279
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 474
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 584
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 638
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 61 645
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 181
Valais average salary CHF 61 150
Zug average salary CHF 65 650
Zurich average salary CHF 69 046
Average salary CHF 65 000