graphic designer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 914

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How much does a graphic designer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time graphic designer earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 914 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 500 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 936 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

graphic designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 630
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 630
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 333
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 333
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 208
Average salary CHF 68 895

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 376. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

graphic designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 376
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 511
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 918
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for graphic designer have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 67 550. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 708 per year.

Salary trend

graphic designer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 550
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 050
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 708
Average salary CHF 68 917

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a graphic designer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 86 750 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for graphic designer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 86 7501 job
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 86 625Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 86 2502 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 9863 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 82 525Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 4953 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 4942 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 8002 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 5004 jobs

Salary by cantons for graphic designer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

graphic designer

CHF 68 916

average salary

Salary by canton

graphic designer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 65 019
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 000
Geneva average salary CHF 67 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 596
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 105
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 60 900
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 72 637
Zug average salary CHF 72 562
Zurich average salary CHF 71 580
Average salary CHF 68 916