Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
accountant, Geneva
median85k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 250
Women: 16-25median CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 147
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 110
Men: 35-45median CHF 92 805
Women: 35-45median CHF 92 467
Men: 45-55median CHF 98 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 98 000
Men: 55+median CHF 94 500
Women: 55+median CHF 94 396
median CHF 85 189
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a accountant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 576 per year.
Salary by work experience
accountant, Geneva
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 75 485
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 81 900
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 180
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 98 576
21+ yearsmedian CHF 98 350
median CHF 85 189
+41%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for accountant have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 84 630. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 86 750 per year.
The highest paying industry for a accountant is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 104 190 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 104 190Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 98 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 97 5331 job
Utilities
CHF 97 125Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 94 5002 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 89 137Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 89 00012 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 88 9862 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 88 4604 jobs
Salary by cantons for accountant
The top two high-paying cantons for accountant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
