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clerk salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 70 474

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How much does a clerk earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 474 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 17 700 to CHF 128 618, based on 3 945 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

clerk, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 476
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 380
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 998
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 992
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 001
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 525
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 450
Average salary CHF 70 473

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 949. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 994 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 949
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 161
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 425
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 994
Average salary CHF 70 474
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 71 984. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 400 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 986
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 984
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
Average salary CHF 70 480
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 79 951 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clerk, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 79 9518 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 5005 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0751 job
  5. Education
    CHF 75 00017 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 75 00022 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 74 81516 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 73 77638 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 4007 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 71 8251 job

Salary by cantons for clerk

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

ZH

Zurich

clerk

CHF 70 473

average salary

Salary by canton

clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 865
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 63 025
Berne average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 462
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 459
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 66 625
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 429
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 207
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 150
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 166
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 165
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 773
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 600
Ticino average salary CHF 58 500
Uri average salary CHF 75 000
Vaud average salary CHF 70 000
Valais average salary CHF 68 900
Zug average salary CHF 70 886
Zurich average salary CHF 70 473
Average salary CHF 68 461