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legal counsel salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 92 500

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 92 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 144 000, based on 34 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

legal counsel, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 725
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 725
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 109 997
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 114 286
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 144 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 136 244
Men: 55+average salary CHF 109 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 92 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 430. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 136 244 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 430
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 445
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 244
Average salary CHF 92 500
+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for legal counsel have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 88 725. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 778 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 778
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 073
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
Average salary CHF 92 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 126 800 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 126 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 120 0001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 101 818Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 0001 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 122Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 94 526Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 89 640Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 88 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 87 073Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for legal counsel

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

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Neuchâtel

legal counsel

CHF 92 500

average salary

Salary by canton

legal counsel

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 650
Geneva average salary CHF 100 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 544
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 250
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 126 500
Zurich average salary CHF 117 165
Average salary CHF 108 055