sales associate salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 57 200

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How much does a sales associate earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time sales associate earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 162 000, based on 1 579 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

sales associate, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 820
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 768
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 224
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 460
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 59 960
Men: 55+average salary CHF 63 050
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 605
Average salary CHF 57 217

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 52 740. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 001 per year.

Salary by work experience

sales associate, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 740
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 524
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 004
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 073
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 001
Average salary CHF 57 227
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sales associate have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 57 299. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 58 655 per year.

Salary trend

sales associate, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 299
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 655
Average salary CHF 57 238
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sales associate is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 144 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sales associate, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 144 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 128 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 92 1354 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 91 0001 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 84 5006 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 82 00013 jobs
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for sales associate

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

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Vaud

sales associate

CHF 57 200

average salary

Salary by canton

sales associate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 64 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Berne average salary CHF 60 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 909
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 650
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 600
Jura average salary CHF 51 168
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 396
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 333
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 59 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 150
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 000
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 70 492
Vaud average salary CHF 57 200
Valais average salary CHF 52 159
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 63 011