architecte salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 81 860

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How much does a architecte earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time architecte earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 860 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 996 to CHF 153 000, based on 773 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

architecte, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 077
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 850
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 258
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 080
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 103 700
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 279
Men: 55+average salary CHF 109 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 109 600
Average salary CHF 81 867

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

architecte, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 81 867
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 84 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 800 per year.

Salary trend

architecte, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 800
Average salary CHF 81 900
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architecte is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architecte, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 140 00011 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 0003 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 122 0009 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 94 0004 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 88 250Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 83 2003 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 81 68744 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for architecte

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

ZH

Zurich

architecte

CHF 81 874

average salary

Salary by canton

architecte

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 82 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 000
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 001
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 91 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 091
Valais average salary CHF 76 191
Zug average salary CHF 86 540
Zurich average salary CHF 81 874
Average salary CHF 81 639