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clerk salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 15329 salary entriesCHF 65 000
median
1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 21 102
4% earn betweenCHF 21 102 and CHF 33 333
4% earn betweenCHF 33 333 and CHF 41 235
3% earn betweenCHF 41 235 and CHF 46 425
8% earn betweenCHF 46 425 and CHF 53 500
25% earn betweenCHF 53 500 and CHF 63 260
15% earn betweenCHF 63 260 and CHF 68 400
median CHF 65 000
18% earn betweenCHF 68 400 and CHF 76 250
11% earn betweenCHF 76 250 and CHF 83 500
7% earn betweenCHF 83 500 and CHF 91 650
2% earn betweenCHF 91 650 and CHF 97 000
1% earn betweenCHF 97 000 and CHF 105 610
< 1% earn betweenCHF 105 610 and CHF 110 470
< 1% earn betweenCHF 110 470 and CHF 121 000
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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

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 840
Women: 25-35median CHF 65 642
Men: 35-45median CHF 70 203
Women: 35-45median CHF 70 184
Men: 45-55median CHF 72 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 71 967
Men: 55+median CHF 75 237
Women: 55+median CHF 75 102
median CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 218. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 428 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 218
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 68 988
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 72 766
21+ yearsmedian CHF 75 428
median CHF 65 000
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 65 550. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 223 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 62 992
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 64 975
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 65 550
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 70 223
median CHF 65 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 68 894 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 68 89434 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 45027 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 67 60023 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 60039 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 67 060200 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 67 00032 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 66 3005 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 66 101110 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 66 05032 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 65 63370 jobs

Salary by cantons for clerk

The top two high-paying cantons for clerk are Vaud and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

clerk

CHF 65 000

median salary

Salary by canton

clerk

median
Aargaumedian CHF 64 979
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 62 000
Bernemedian CHF 64 673
Basel Landmedian CHF 66 235
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 66 858
Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 62 200
Grisonsmedian CHF 62 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 63 760
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 64 300
Obwaldenmedian CHF 67 600
St. Gallenmedian CHF 64 452
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 63 325
Solothurnmedian CHF 63 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 66 400
Thurgaumedian CHF 65 000
Ticinomedian CHF 58 500
Urimedian CHF 55 900
Vaudmedian CHF 68 000
Valaismedian CHF 64 336
Zugmedian CHF 66 360
Zurichmedian CHF 66 978
median CHF 65 000