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interpreter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 000

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How much does a interpreter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time interpreter earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 312 500, based on 44 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 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

interpreter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 42 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 995 per year.

Salary by work experience

interpreter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 42 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 995
Average salary CHF 70 000
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for interpreter have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 000 per year.

Salary trend

interpreter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 48 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
Average salary CHF 70 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a interpreter is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 188 880 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for interpreter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 188 880Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 90 0006 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 85 995Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 70 0001 job
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 67 5002 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 63 0007 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 58 5001 job

Salary by cantons for interpreter

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

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Throughout Switzerland

interpreter

CHF 70 000

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Average salary CHF 70 000