pilot salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 102 000

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How much does a pilot earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time pilot earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 455 to CHF 200 000, based on 22 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

pilot, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 89 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 160 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 102 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 625. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

pilot, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 625
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 131 152
Average salary CHF 102 000
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 122 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

pilot, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
Average salary CHF 109 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pilot is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 122 000 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pilot, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
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  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 104 0001 job
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 0001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for pilot

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

GE

Geneva

pilot

CHF 109 000

average salary

Salary by canton

pilot

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 109 000
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 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 103 000
Average salary CHF 100 400