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buchhalter salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 88 978

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How much does a buchhalter earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time buchhalter earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 978 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 500 to CHF 179 077, based on 1 374 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

buchhalter, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 150
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 963
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 045
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 036
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 950
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 89 002

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 683. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 695 per year.

Salary by work experience

buchhalter, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 683
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 062
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 695
Average salary CHF 89 033
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 91 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 883 per year.

Salary trend

buchhalter, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 916
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 883
Average salary CHF 89 017
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a buchhalter is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 114 150 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for buchhalter, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 114 150Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 100 8005 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 100 5552 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 97 5001 job
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 6501 job
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 96 4653 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 2003 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 92 0007 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for buchhalter

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

ZH

Zurich

buchhalter

CHF 88 957

average salary

Salary by canton

buchhalter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 611
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 506
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 88 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 810
Geneva average salary CHF 85 021
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
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 81 905
Valais average salary CHF 76 641
Zug average salary CHF 95 000
Zurich average salary CHF 88 957
Average salary CHF 84 593