Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
business economist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 84 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 107 366
Women: 35-45median CHF 104 684
Men: 45-55median CHF 129 633
Women: 45-55median CHF 129 133
Men: 55+median CHF 132 000
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 95 098
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a business economist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 118 300 per year.
Salary by work experience
business economist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 94 105
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 99 450
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 118 300
median CHF 95 056
+34%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 96 173. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a business economist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for business economist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Education
CHF 110 0003 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 105 6001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 104 740Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 100 0008 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 100 0003 jobs
Utilities
CHF 100 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 0005 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 100 0001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 99 63814 jobs
Salary by cantons for business economist
The top two high-paying cantons for business economist are Solothurn and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.