recruitment consultant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 84 500

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How much does a recruitment consultant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time recruitment consultant earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 185 000, based on 1 209 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

recruitment consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 580
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 624
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 586
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 97 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 107 442
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 106 221
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 84 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

recruitment consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 220
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 84 545
+55%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for recruitment consultant have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 83 992. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 704 per year.

Salary trend

recruitment consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 950
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 704
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 992
Average salary CHF 84 531
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a recruitment consultant is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 133 611 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for recruitment consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 133 611Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 117 6007 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 00021 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 103 97087 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 97 60065 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 96 02424 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 94 50019 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 93 715122 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 93 00026 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 92 25013 jobs

Salary by cantons for recruitment consultant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

recruitment consultant

CHF 84 500

average salary

Salary by canton

recruitment consultant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 86 433
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 91 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 83 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 775
Geneva average salary CHF 81 878
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 927
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 900
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 83 225
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 91 000
Zurich average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 84 500