finance accountant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 93 026

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How much does a finance accountant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time finance accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 026 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 170 000, based on 1 005 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

finance accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 720
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 290
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 98 197
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 900
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 876
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 864
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 93 042

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 870. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 641 per year.

Salary by work experience

finance accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 870
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 439
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 641
Average salary CHF 93 016
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for finance accountant have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 96 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 500 per year.

Salary trend

finance accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 200
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 93 095
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a finance accountant is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 108 124 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for finance accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 108 1242 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 107 9252 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 0002 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 104 0002 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 127Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 100 050Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 97 50012 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 96 00010 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 95 025Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for finance accountant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

finance accountant

CHF 93 014

average salary

Salary by canton

finance accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 928
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 86 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 92 355
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 000
Geneva average salary CHF 97 877
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 97 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 87 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 375
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 057
Valais average salary CHF 89 960
Zug average salary CHF 93 600
Zurich average salary CHF 99 625
Average salary CHF 93 014