staff employee salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 98 500

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How much does a staff employee earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time staff employee earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 48 000 to CHF 165 500, based on 108 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

staff employee, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 404
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 404
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 923
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 923
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 98 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

staff employee, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 923
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 258
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
Average salary CHF 98 500
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for staff employee have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 101 400. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 758 per year.

Salary trend

staff employee, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 400
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 758
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 665
Average salary CHF 98 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a staff employee is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for staff employee, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 0001 job
  2. Insurance
    CHF 110 2501 job
  3. Education
    CHF 107 3747 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 105 7251 job
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 101 0006 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 99 5003 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 96 0006 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 92 50017 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 91 65028 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 90 0009 jobs

Salary by cantons for staff employee

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

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Throughout Switzerland

staff employee

CHF 98 500

average salary

Salary by canton

staff employee

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St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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Ticino average salary CHF 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 98 500