minister salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 91 800

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How much does a minister earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time minister earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 160 000, based on 71 entries.
  • 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

minister, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 360
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 801
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 103 586
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 103 586
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 91 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 73 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 514 per year.

Salary by work experience

minister, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 060
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 089
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 341
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 514
Average salary CHF 91 800
+62%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 90 920. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 500 per year.

Salary trend

minister, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 920
Average salary CHF 91 800

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a minister is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for minister, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 101 793Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 101 50043 jobs
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 98 387Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 93 60026 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 90 1072 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 80 250Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for minister

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

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Throughout Switzerland

minister

CHF 91 800

average salary

Salary by canton

minister

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 76 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 101 500
Average salary CHF 91 800