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accounting clerk salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 85 000

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How much does a accounting clerk earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time accounting clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 171 360, based on 1 029 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

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 857
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 857
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 863
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 116
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 728
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Average salary CHF 85 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 016. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 016
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 083
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 440
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 85 006
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting clerk have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 85 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 414 per year.

Salary trend

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 632
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 414
Average salary CHF 84 996
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting clerk is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting clerk, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 99 7502 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 533Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 94 5008 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 92 092Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 0001 job
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 89 137Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 88 915Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 88 8624 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 88 230Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accounting clerk

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

GE

Geneva

accounting clerk

CHF 84 992

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 537
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 875
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 312
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 688
Geneva average salary CHF 84 992
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 68 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 810
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 645
Thurgau average salary CHF 85 100
Ticino average salary CHF 67 375
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 946
Valais average salary CHF 76 000
Zug average salary CHF 94 500
Zurich average salary CHF 88 898
Average salary CHF 84 501