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employé de commerce salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 69 088

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How much does a employé de commerce earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time employé de commerce earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 088 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 200 to CHF 145 000, based on 2 715 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

employé de commerce, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 527
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 171
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 429
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 833
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 69 097

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 592. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

employé de commerce, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 592
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 360
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 69 046
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for employé de commerce have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 310. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 375 per year.

Salary trend

employé de commerce, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 310
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 375
Average salary CHF 69 064
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a employé de commerce is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 82 472 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 employé de commerce, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 82 4722 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 90023 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 71 75019 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 5005 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 71 05012 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 92511 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 70 5009 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 49023 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 70 25013 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 70 20032 jobs

Salary by cantons for employé de commerce

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

ZH

Zurich

employé de commerce

CHF 69 077

average salary

Salary by canton

employé de commerce

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 59 800
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 248
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 093
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 905
Geneva average salary CHF 66 300
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 259
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 482
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 584
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 638
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 61 645
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 180
Valais average salary CHF 61 150
Zug average salary CHF 65 650
Zurich average salary CHF 69 077
Average salary CHF 65 000