sales associate salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 63 011

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How much does a sales associate earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sales associate earns an average gross salary of CHF 63 011 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 192 456, based on 14 168 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

sales associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 929
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 913
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 749
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 563
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 458
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 68 219
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 043
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 66 537
Men: 55+average salary CHF 67 641
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 63 198

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 996. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 576 per year.

Salary by work experience

sales associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 422
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 996
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 683
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 063
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 953
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 576
Average salary CHF 63 198
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sales associate have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 60 737. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 998 per year.

Salary trend

sales associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 998
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 989
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 737
Average salary CHF 63 185
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sales associate is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 120 730 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sales associate, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 73022 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 107 87513 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 103 40032 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 00098 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 99 89111 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 94 0004 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 90 000155 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 87 10699 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 82 00059 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 80 0007 jobs

Salary by cantons for sales associate

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

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Throughout Switzerland

sales associate

CHF 63 011

average salary

Salary by canton

sales associate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 64 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Berne average salary CHF 60 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 909
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 650
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 600
Jura average salary CHF 51 168
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 396
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 333
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 59 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 150
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 000
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 70 492
Vaud average salary CHF 57 200
Valais average salary CHF 52 159
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 63 011