municipal council mayor salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for municipal council mayor have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 115 600. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 147 001 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a municipal council mayor is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 147 001 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.