economist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 222 salary entriesCHF 105 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 572

1% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 30 000

8% earn betweenCHF 37 947 and CHF 52 000

5% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 66 388

10% earn betweenCHF 69 000 and CHF 81 900

30% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 111 111

median CHF 105 000

9% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 122 000

12% earn betweenCHF 124 000 and CHF 141 000

7% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 155 000

9% earn betweenCHF 159 000 and CHF 174 000

4% earn betweenCHF 179 000 and CHF 190 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000

2% earn betweenCHF 230 000 and CHF 245 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 260 000

10kCHF 10 000

60kCHF 60 000

190kCHF 190 000

260kCHF 260 000

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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

economist, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income195k

Men: 16-25median CHF 40 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 40 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 93 750

Women: 25-35median CHF 92 500

Men: 35-45median CHF 119 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 118 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 150 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 138 622

Men: 55+median CHF 145 500

Women: 55+median CHF 140 500

median CHF 105 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

economist, Throughout Switzerland

median

90kIncome160k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 97 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 108 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 116 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 132 500

21+ yearsmedian CHF 150 500

median CHF 105 000

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

years

+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 115 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

economist, Throughout Switzerland

median

80kIncome130k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 87 000

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 115 500

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 107 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

median CHF 105 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

Praktikant:in Ökonomie 60% - Zentralsekretariat

Place of work:

Berne, CH-BE

Workload:

60%

Contract type:

Temporary

Gewerkschaft Unia

3 weeks ago

Ökonom:in (Projektleiter:in oder Senior Projektleiter:in, 60-100 %)

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

60 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

econcept AG

3 days ago

Economiste de la construction (H/F)

Place of work:

Versoix

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Homnia SA

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a economist is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 164 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for economist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Insurance
CHF 164 0001 job
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 132 5001 job
Industry various
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 129 679Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 129 500Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 126 165Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 115 0009 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for economist

The top two high-paying cantons for economist are Zurich and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Throughout Switzerland

economist

CHF 105 000

median salary

Salary by canton

economist

median

0Income140k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 107 590

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 130 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 108 500

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 132 000

median CHF 105 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for economist, Throughout Switzerland

Throughout Switzerland

economist

Zurich

35 salaries

Geneva

15 salaries

Vaud

12 salaries

Berne

17 salaries

economist salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for economist

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for economist, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for economist

Throughout Switzerland

economist

Salary by canton

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Zurich

35 salaries

Geneva

15 salaries

Vaud

12 salaries

Berne

17 salaries