jurist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 117 500

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How much does a jurist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time jurist earns an average gross salary of CHF 117 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 250 000, based on 480 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

jurist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 667
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 334
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 135 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 156 591
Women: 55+average salary CHF 145 000
Average salary CHF 117 325

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

jurist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 117 388
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 120 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 124 800 per year.

Salary trend

jurist, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 625
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 800
Average salary CHF 117 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a jurist is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 224 625 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for jurist, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 224 625Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 148 7506 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 140 0001 job
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 139 5001 job
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 133 8751 job
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 00013 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 122 4004 jobs

Salary by cantons for jurist

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

ZH

Zurich

jurist

CHF 117 500

average salary

Salary by canton

jurist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 108 635
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 114 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 300
Geneva average salary CHF 100 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 544
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 90 556
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 126 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 500
Average salary CHF 107 981