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hr generalist salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 91 944

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How much does a hr generalist earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time hr generalist earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 944 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 800 to CHF 168 000, based on 601 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

hr generalist, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 558
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 850
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 550
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 106 838
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 106 470
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 113 000
Average salary CHF 91 949

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 030 per year.

Salary by work experience

hr generalist, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 775
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 030
Average salary CHF 91 949
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for hr generalist have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 91 472. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 900 per year.

Salary trend

hr generalist, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 100
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 900
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 472
Average salary CHF 91 949
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a hr generalist is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 124 900 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for hr generalist, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 124 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 121 3751 job
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 115 810Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 112 206Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 101 8508 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 100 220Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 99 072Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 97 0006 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 96 3901 job
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 96 2321 job

Salary by cantons for hr generalist

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

VD

Vaud

hr generalist

CHF 91 940

average salary

Salary by canton

hr generalist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 650
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 970
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 903
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 94 950
Geneva average salary CHF 96 688
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 714
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 274
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 102 120
Solothurn average salary CHF 93 333
Schwyz average salary CHF 96 200
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 000
Ticino average salary CHF 101 850
Uri average salary CHF 88 000
Vaud average salary CHF 91 940
Valais average salary CHF 84 933
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 341
Average salary CHF 95 002