Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
accountant, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 64 061
Women: 16-25median CHF 64 088
Men: 25-35median CHF 79 258
Women: 25-35median CHF 79 198
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 949
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 694
Men: 45-55median CHF 94 499
Women: 45-55median CHF 94 414
Men: 55+median CHF 97 500
Women: 55+median CHF 97 284
median CHF 84 500
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 76 991. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 094 per year.
Salary by work experience
accountant, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 77 984
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 76 991
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 82 292
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 684
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 94 529
21+ yearsmedian CHF 98 094
median CHF 84 500
+26%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for accountant have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 86 070. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 289 per year.
The highest paying industry for a accountant is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 98 400 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 98 4008 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 95 00012 jobs
Utilities
CHF 91 0005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 89 62512 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 89 08619 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 88 4008 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 87 7725 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 87 7302 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 87 13310 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 86 40335 jobs
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.
