Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
notary, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 25 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 92 520
Women: 35-45median CHF 92 520
Men: 45-55median CHF 146 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Men: 55+median CHF 350 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 100 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a notary relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 200 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
notary, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 160 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 200 000
median CHF 100 000
+104%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for notary have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 100 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 125 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a notary is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for notary, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 130 00013 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 108 00014 jobs
Education
CHF 101 056Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 101 0007 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 95 0006 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for notary
The top two high-paying cantons for notary are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.