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kauffrau salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 65 143

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How much does a kauffrau earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time kauffrau earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 143 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 124 000, based on 1 920 entries.
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  • 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

kauffrau, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 597
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 223
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 188
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 120
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 830
Women: 55+average salary CHF 79 590
Average salary CHF 65 163

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 525 per year.

Salary by work experience

kauffrau, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 738
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 525
Average salary CHF 65 150
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 65 101. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 349 per year.

Salary trend

kauffrau, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 761
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 101
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 349
Average salary CHF 65 143
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a kauffrau is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 75 200 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for kauffrau, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 75 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 0006 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 70 0001 job
  4. Insurance
    CHF 68 50019 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 68 49829 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 68 4507 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 67 60011 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 60030 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 7931 job
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for kauffrau

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

VD

Vaud

kauffrau

CHF 65 153

average salary

Salary by canton

kauffrau

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 59 150
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 426
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 939
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 828
Geneva average salary CHF 66 000
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 403
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 511
Nidwalden average salary CHF 63 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 584
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 699
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 600
Ticino average salary CHF 61 645
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 153
Valais average salary CHF 61 133
Zug average salary CHF 65 399
Zurich average salary CHF 68 992
Average salary CHF 65 000