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banker salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 96 880

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How much does a banker earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time banker earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 880 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 33 600 to CHF 255 000, based on 105 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

banker, Zurich

Average salary96k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 76 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 940
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 107 350
Average salary CHF 96 880

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 816 per year.

Salary by work experience

banker, Zurich

Average salary96k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 816
Average salary CHF 96 880
+61%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 97 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 552 per year.

Salary trend

banker, Zurich

Average salary96k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 552
Average salary CHF 96 880

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a banker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 96 940 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for banker, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
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  2. Consulting various
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  3. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for banker

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

ZH

Zurich

banker

CHF 96 880

average salary

Salary by canton

banker

Average salary84k
Aargau average salary CHF 75 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 90 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 86 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 70 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 667
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 70 500
Valais average salary CHF 75 800
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 880
Average salary CHF 84 573