Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
accountant, Aargau
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 950
Women: 16-25median CHF 55 900
Men: 25-35median CHF 82 450
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 925
Men: 35-45median CHF 94 175
Women: 35-45median CHF 95 078
Men: 45-55median CHF 104 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 104 000
Men: 55+median CHF 103 725
Women: 55+median CHF 103 725
median CHF 91 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a accountant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 223 per year.
Salary by work experience
accountant, Aargau
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 88 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 94 650
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 107 223
21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 000
median CHF 91 000
+35%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for accountant have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 92 950. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a accountant is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 123 900 annually. Followed by Industry various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Aargau
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 123 900Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 109 2001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 107 525Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 103 6921 job
Medical Technology
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 95 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 93 6002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 93 2201 job
Utilities
CHF 91 650Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for accountant
The top two high-paying cantons for accountant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
