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accountant salary in Zug

Annual average salary

CHF 95 000

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How much does a accountant earn in Zug?

  • In Zug, a full-time accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 31 200 to CHF 175 000, based on 242 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, Zug

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 350
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 950
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 103 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 89 050
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 95 000

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 87 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 950 per year.

Salary by work experience

accountant, Zug

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 100
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 250
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 025
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 950
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 103 090
Average salary CHF 95 000
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 99 172. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 500 per year.

Salary trend

accountant, Zug

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 833
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 172
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 500
Average salary CHF 95 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accountant is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Zug

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 117 0001 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 114 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 0001 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 105 0005 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 103 5307 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 102 0004 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 100 045Set up Job Alert

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.

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Zug

accountant

CHF 95 000

average salary

Salary by canton

accountant

Average salary
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