editor salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 485 salary entriesCHF 75 200

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

3% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 18 000

1% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 26 000

2% earn betweenCHF 28 015 and CHF 32 676

5% earn betweenCHF 34 320 and CHF 44 000

12% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 56 000

13% earn betweenCHF 57 000 and CHF 67 000

11% earn betweenCHF 67 340 and CHF 72 800

25% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 89 510

median CHF 75 200

9% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 98 000

11% earn betweenCHF 99 500 and CHF 113 000

4% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 125 000

2% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 140 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 143 000 and CHF 150 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 158 600

10kCHF 10 000

34kCHF 34 320

125kCHF 125 000

159kCHF 158 600

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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

editor, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income117k

Men: 16-25median CHF 54 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 54 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 70 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 70 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 84 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 84 250

Men: 45-55median CHF 89 138

Women: 45-55median CHF 88 513

Men: 55+median CHF 90 000

Women: 55+median CHF 84 500

median CHF 75 160

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

editor, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 66 800

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 80 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 86 807

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 91 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 89 000

median CHF 75 200

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years

+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 78 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 650 per year.

Salary trend

editor, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome90k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 65 000

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 74 300

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 79 650

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

median CHF 75 200

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

Technical Editor (a) Microelectronics 40 % Zürich City

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

40%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Microdul AG

3 weeks ago

Technische/n Redaktor/in 80-100%

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Maerz Ofenbau AG

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2 weeks ago

Redaktor*in Gesellschaft/Debatte

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Tamedia

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a editor is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for editor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Insurance
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 99 5001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 96 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 91 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 90 9501 job
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 87 0006 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for editor

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

Throughout Switzerland

editor

CHF 75 200

median salary

Salary by canton

editor

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 74 500

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 80 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 48 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 75 000

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 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 82 500

median CHF 75 200

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for editor, Throughout Switzerland

Throughout Switzerland

editor

Zurich

167 salaries

Basel-Stadt

14 salaries

Berne

43 salaries

Aargau

18 salaries

Lucerne

16 salaries

editor salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for editor

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for editor, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for editor

Throughout Switzerland

editor

Salary by canton

Explore salaries by canton

Zurich

167 salaries

Basel-Stadt

14 salaries

Berne

43 salaries

Aargau

18 salaries

Lucerne

16 salaries