field sales representative salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 476

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How much does a field sales representative earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time field sales representative earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 476 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 5 714 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

field sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 081
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 283
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 89 226
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 766
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 89 650
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 957
Women: 55+average salary CHF 96 018
Average salary CHF 79 524

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 296. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 97 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

field sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 296
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 442
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 482
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 307
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 086
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 79 464
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for field sales representative have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 91 845. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 93 600 per year.

Salary trend

field sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 845
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 600
Average salary CHF 79 333

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a field sales representative is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for field sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 115 0006 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 0005 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 102 5007 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 101 70031 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 101 4006 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 96 01827 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 94 15047 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 90 9335 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 87 61613 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 86 60032 jobs

Salary by cantons for field sales representative

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

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Throughout Switzerland

field sales representative

CHF 79 461

average salary

Salary by canton

field sales representative

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 876
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 650
Fribourg average salary CHF 80 000
Geneva average salary CHF 52 000
Glarus average salary CHF 88 680
Grisons average salary CHF 80 200
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 89 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 850
Nidwalden average salary CHF 89 850
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 88 950
Solothurn average salary CHF 85 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 945
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 61 121
Valais average salary CHF 60 000
Zug average salary CHF 89 811
Zurich average salary CHF 84 562
Average salary CHF 79 461