Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
lawyer, Basel-Stadt
median119k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 90 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 130 200
Men: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 118 300
Men: 55+median CHF 320 000
Women: 55+median CHF 78 000
median CHF 119 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a lawyer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 98 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 161 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
lawyer, Basel-Stadt
median119k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 161 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 118 300
median CHF 119 500
+21%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for lawyer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 112 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 155 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a lawyer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for lawyer, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 240 0005 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 220 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 148 200Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 130 0002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 130 0007 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 120 00013 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 119 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 110 700Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 84 275Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for lawyer
The top two high-paying cantons for lawyer are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.