Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 080
Women: 16-25median CHF 55 027
Men: 25-35median CHF 63 891
Women: 25-35median CHF 63 887
Men: 35-45median CHF 70 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 69 988
Men: 45-55median CHF 71 990
Women: 45-55median CHF 71 612
Men: 55+median CHF 75 256
Women: 55+median CHF 74 784
median CHF 60 514
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a kaufmann relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 377. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 797 per year.
Salary by work experience
kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 56 377
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 58 501
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 64 542
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 67 528
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 71 499
21+ yearsmedian CHF 75 797
median CHF 60 514
+34%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for kaufmann have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 60 005. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 66 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a kaufmann is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 66 641 annually. Followed by Utilities and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for kaufmann, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 66 64182 jobs
Utilities
CHF 65 00027 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 65 0009 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 64 99775 jobs
Insurance
CHF 64 089113 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 63 00076 jobs
Education
CHF 62 40040 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 62 40068 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 62 40057 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 62 390152 jobs
Salary by cantons for kaufmann
The top two high-paying cantons for kaufmann are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
