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career starter salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 300

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How much does a career starter earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time career starter earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 300 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 156 000, based on 105 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

career starter, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 022
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 48 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 987
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 673
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 96 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 96 700
Average salary CHF 69 300

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 004. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

career starter, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 004
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 336
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 500
Average salary CHF 69 300
+63%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for career starter have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 69 300. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 000 per year.

Salary trend

career starter, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 586
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 300
Average salary CHF 69 300
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a career starter is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 156 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for career starter, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 156 0003 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 108 0003 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 00017 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 90 00063 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 85 00020 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 00010 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 00012 jobs
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 80 0002 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 63 0004 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 61 20046 jobs

Salary by cantons for career starter

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

GE

Geneva

career starter

CHF 69 300

average salary

Salary by canton

career starter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 84 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 69 300
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 82 000
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 75 000
Valais average salary CHF 56 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 74 122