hr generalist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 95 000

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How much does a hr generalist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time hr generalist earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 647 to CHF 192 130, based on 5 639 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

hr generalist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 019
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 813
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 139
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 697
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 104 071
Men: 55+average salary CHF 106 775
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 600
Average salary CHF 95 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 569. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 712 per year.

Salary by work experience

hr generalist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 569
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 152
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 987
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 661
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 107 712
Average salary CHF 95 000
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for hr generalist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 95 292. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 96 518 per year.

Salary trend

hr generalist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 518
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 131
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 292
Average salary CHF 95 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a hr generalist is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for hr generalist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 000158 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 117 78550 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 111 000132 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 67662 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 102 37545 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 98 90013 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 97 910219 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 97 20524 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 96 86295 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 96 00064 jobs

Salary by cantons for hr generalist

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

hr generalist

CHF 94 999

average salary

Salary by canton

hr generalist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 94 950
Geneva average salary CHF 96 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 678
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 724
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 102 120
Solothurn average salary CHF 92 766
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 775
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 886
Ticino average salary CHF 101 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 91 651
Valais average salary CHF 84 966
Zug average salary CHF 99 667
Zurich average salary CHF 96 552
Average salary CHF 94 999