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jurist salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 115 500

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How much does a jurist earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time jurist earns an average gross salary of CHF 115 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 46 500 to CHF 200 000, based on 45 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

jurist, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 101 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 122 284
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 122 284
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 135 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 135 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 115 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 149 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

jurist, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 115 500
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 120 317. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 500 per year.

Salary trend

jurist, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 317
Average salary CHF 115 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a jurist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for jurist, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 240 0001 job
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 147 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 106 50016 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 95 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 4771 job
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for jurist

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

SG

St. Gallen

jurist

CHF 115 500

average salary

Salary by canton

jurist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 650
Geneva average salary CHF 100 400
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 272
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 500
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 104 500
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 127 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 106
Average salary CHF 108 115