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architect salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 84 000

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How much does a architect earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time architect earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 173 250, based on 517 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

architect, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 260
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 260
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 92 910
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 103 666
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 700
Average salary CHF 84 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 240 per year.

Salary by work experience

architect, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 667
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 687
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 111 240
Average salary CHF 84 000
+69%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for architect have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 86 197. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 000 per year.

Salary trend

architect, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 197
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
Average salary CHF 84 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architect is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architect, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 250 0005 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 00010 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 156 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 141 7561 job
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 105 7401 job
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 99 300Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 95 700Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 89 509Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 89 4001 job

Salary by cantons for architect

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

GE

Geneva

architect

CHF 84 000

average salary

Salary by canton

architect

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 82 498
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 000
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 001
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 997
Valais average salary CHF 76 383
Zug average salary CHF 85 980
Zurich average salary CHF 81 718
Average salary CHF 81 345