business economist salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 101 000

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How much does a business economist earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time business economist earns an average gross salary of CHF 101 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 000 to CHF 190 000, based on 42 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

business economist, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 76 700
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 800
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 119 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 119 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 53 556
Average salary CHF 101 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

business economist, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 500
Average salary CHF 101 000
+11%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 71 333. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 107 000 per year.

Salary trend

business economist, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 333
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 556
Average salary CHF 101 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a business economist is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 127 500 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for business economist, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 127 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 107 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 96 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Insurance
    CHF 94 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for business economist

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

SG

St. Gallen

business economist

CHF 101 000

average salary

Salary by canton

business economist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 93 610
Basel Land average salary CHF 84 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 101 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 101 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 89 200
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 000
Valais average salary CHF 91 000
Zug average salary CHF 97 350
Zurich average salary CHF 105 900
Average salary CHF 99 693