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accountant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 81 919

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How much does a accountant earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 919 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 17 438 to CHF 158 000, based on 1 147 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

accountant, Vaud

Average salary81k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 890
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 890
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 524
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 77 383
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 85 592
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 85 163
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 92 114
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 98 800
Average salary CHF 81 940

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

accountant, Vaud

Average salary81k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 207
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 027
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 614
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 200
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 800
Average salary CHF 81 918
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 80 949. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary trend

accountant, Vaud

Average salary81k
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 949
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 740
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 81 900
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accountant is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 102 060 annually. Followed by Education and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 102 060Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 95 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 87 8073 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 86 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 85 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 84 4003 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 84 2623 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 83 8006 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 83 5382 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 83 4341 job

Salary by cantons for accountant

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

VD

Vaud

accountant

CHF 81 918

average salary

Salary by canton

accountant

Average salary84k
Aargau average salary CHF 90 611
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 553
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 88 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 792
Geneva average salary CHF 85 025
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 68 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 405
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 045
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 764
Thurgau average salary CHF 85 100
Ticino average salary CHF 67 375
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 918
Valais average salary CHF 76 641
Zug average salary CHF 95 000
Zurich average salary CHF 88 988
Average salary CHF 84 597