junior accountant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 75 400

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How much does a junior accountant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time junior accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 400 to CHF 126 000, based on 1 241 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

junior accountant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 667
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 650
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 283
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 277
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 918
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 75 426

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 090 per year.

Salary by work experience

junior accountant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 139
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 090
Average salary CHF 75 420
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for junior accountant have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 74 765. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 956 per year.

Salary trend

junior accountant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 765
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 956
Average salary CHF 75 411
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a junior accountant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 82 985 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for junior accountant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 82 985Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 81 880Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 80 300Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 0003 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 79 9752 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 3001 job
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 5101 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 76 7273 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 76 683Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for junior accountant

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

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Zurich

junior accountant

CHF 75 400

average salary

Salary by canton

junior accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 280
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 234
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 376
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 69 600
Glarus average salary CHF 71 077
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 580
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 588
Nidwalden average salary CHF 73 876
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 750
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 345
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 65 520
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 75 400
Average salary CHF 71 500