architect salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 177 salary entriesCHF 72 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 14 300

3% earn betweenCHF 24 500 and CHF 30 000

3% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 42 000

6% earn betweenCHF 46 320 and CHF 55 200

12% earn betweenCHF 56 640 and CHF 64 000

27% earn betweenCHF 64 800 and CHF 73 000

median CHF 72 000

15% earn betweenCHF 73 800 and CHF 80 000

14% earn betweenCHF 81 900 and CHF 92 000

4% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 100 000

8% earn betweenCHF 103 000 and CHF 113 000

3% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 122 000

1% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 132 000

1% earn betweenCHF 144 250 and CHF 145 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000

10kCHF 10 000

46kCHF 46 320

122kCHF 122 000

160kCHF 160 000

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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

architect, Basel-Stadt

median

Men

Women

0Income143k

Men: 16-25median CHF 75 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 68 850

Women: 25-35median CHF 68 850

Men: 35-45median CHF 78 792

Women: 35-45median CHF 78 792

Men: 45-55median CHF 93 750

Women: 45-55median CHF 93 750

Men: 55+median CHF 110 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 72 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

architect, Basel-Stadt

median

50kIncome120k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 69 450

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 77 350

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 80 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 92 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 109 000

median CHF 72 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+82%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 74 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 84 250 per year.

Salary trend

architect, Basel-Stadt

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 74 500

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 84 250

median CHF 72 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Last week

Standortleiter:in Basel

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

upConsult GmbH

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Last week

Bau- und Projektleiter/-in (BPL Baumanagement) Basel/Bern/Zürich/Luzern

Place of work:

Basel, Zürich, Bern oder Luzern

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Salary:

CHF 100 000 - 200 000 /year

ProSearch AG

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Last month

Projektleiter/-in im Bereich der Laborplanung

Place of work:

Allschwil

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Viollier AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architect is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architect, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 144 2502 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 91 1004 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 82 4501 job
Consulting various
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 72 00023 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 66 0001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 66 0004 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for architect

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

Basel-Stadt

architect

CHF 78 881

median salary

Salary by canton

architect

median

0Income100k

Aargaumedian CHF 87 150

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 78 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 75 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 72 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 75 400

Genevamedian CHF 82 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 78 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 81 425

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 82 100

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 84 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 60 840

Solothurnmedian CHF 78 910

Schwyzmedian CHF 93 300

Thurgaumedian CHF 74 100

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 84 000

Valaismedian CHF 75 000

Zugmedian CHF 76 700

Zurichmedian CHF 80 000

median CHF 78 881

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary trend

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for architect, Basel-Stadt

Salary by cantons for architect

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