advocate salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 135 000

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How much does a advocate earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time advocate earns an average gross salary of CHF 135 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 275 250, based on 277 entries.
  • Updated 11 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

advocate, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 127 830
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 127 115
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 146 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 145 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 152 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 141 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 135 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 112 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 156 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

advocate, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 636
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 135 000
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 140 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 145 600 per year.

Salary trend

advocate, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 915
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 600
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 135 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a advocate is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 322 625 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for advocate, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 322 625Set up Job Alert
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 236 3611 job
  3. Industry various
    CHF 231 2504 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 160 0001 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 0005 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 154 5005 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 152 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 0008 jobs

Salary by cantons for advocate

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

ZH

Zurich

advocate

CHF 135 000

average salary

Salary by canton

advocate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 118 636
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 117 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 127 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 120 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 930
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 120 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 106 055
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 135 000
Zurich average salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 120 000