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kaufmann salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 68 938

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How much does a kaufmann earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time kaufmann earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 938 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 200 to CHF 145 000, based on 2 682 entries.
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  • 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

kaufmann, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 962
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 188
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 667
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 68 939

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 562. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 960 per year.

Salary by work experience

kaufmann, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 562
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 300
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 455
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 960
Average salary CHF 68 905
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for kaufmann 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 75 600 per year.

Salary trend

kaufmann, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 310
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
Average salary CHF 68 903
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a kaufmann is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 81 836 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for kaufmann, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 81 8361 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 40225 jobs
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 5003 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 71 50020 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 71 27510 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 49022 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 22516 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 70 2006 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 20022 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 70 1008 jobs

Salary by cantons for kaufmann

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

ZH

Zurich

kaufmann

CHF 68 928

average salary

Salary by canton

kaufmann

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 125
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 829
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 905
Geneva average salary CHF 66 000
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 521
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 453
Nidwalden average salary CHF 62 700
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 584
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 765
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 450
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 65 017
Valais average salary CHF 61 168
Zug average salary CHF 65 399
Zurich average salary CHF 68 928
Average salary CHF 65 000