retail salesperson salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 54 000

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How much does a retail salesperson earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time retail salesperson earns an average gross salary of CHF 54 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 912 to CHF 90 000, based on 1 089 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

retail salesperson, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 609
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 630
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 640
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 402
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 59 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 59 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 59 150
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 59 150
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 820
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 820
Average salary CHF 54 003

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 52 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 59 863 per year.

Salary by work experience

retail salesperson, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 140
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 925
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 863
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
Average salary CHF 54 000
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for retail salesperson have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 54 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 57 200 per year.

Salary trend

retail salesperson, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 944
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
Average salary CHF 54 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a retail salesperson is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 82 500 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for retail salesperson, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 82 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 58 595Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 57 8701 job
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 57 3301 job
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 55 90019 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 54 650Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 54 450Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 54 00092 jobs

Salary by cantons for retail salesperson

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

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Zurich

retail salesperson

CHF 54 000

average salary

Salary by canton

retail salesperson

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 53 997
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 54 498
Basel Land average salary CHF 52 889
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 54 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 52 100
Geneva average salary CHF 52 800
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 53 941
Jura average salary CHF 55 279
Lucerne average salary CHF 53 330
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 57 263
Obwalden average salary CHF 51 767
St. Gallen average salary CHF 53 308
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 53 271
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 53 916
Thurgau average salary CHF 54 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 54 210
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 54 600
Zurich average salary CHF 54 000
Average salary CHF 53 312