kaufmann salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 65 000

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How much does a kaufmann earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time kaufmann earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 17 837 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

kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 366
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 363
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 995
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 973
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 593
Women: 55+average salary CHF 79 165
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 408. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 092 per year.

Salary by work experience

kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 408
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 826
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 234
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 664
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 001
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 092
Average salary CHF 65 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 64 963. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 474 per year.

Salary trend

kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 963
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 013
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 474
Average salary CHF 65 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a kaufmann is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 69 807 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 69 807114 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 69 21217 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 68 30094 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 67 84664 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 67 50023 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 66 508146 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 66 48892 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 66 312156 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 66 26382 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 65 978167 jobs

Salary by cantons for kaufmann

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

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Throughout Switzerland

kaufmann

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

kaufmann

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 220
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 66 968
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 433
Geneva average salary CHF 65 896
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 64 350
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 388
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 850
Nidwalden average salary CHF 62 700
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 125
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 400
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 64 200
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 63 290
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 60 077
Zug average salary CHF 65 000
Zurich average salary CHF 68 837
Average salary CHF 65 000