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avocat salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 101 salary entriesCHF 117 260
median
4% earn betweenCHF 38 500 and CHF 50 000
6% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 78 000
9% earn betweenCHF 88 400 and CHF 92 000
29% earn betweenCHF 94 500 and CHF 112 000
10% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 120 000
median CHF 117 260
16% earn betweenCHF 123 500 and CHF 135 000
9% earn betweenCHF 139 000 and CHF 150 000
7% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 170 000
2% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
3% earn betweenCHF 199 000 and CHF 208 000
3% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 221 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 250 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 260 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 270 000 and CHF 270 000
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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

avocat, Geneva

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 130 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 108 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 108 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 421
Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Men: 55+median CHF 275 000
Women: 55+median CHF 270 000
median CHF 117 260

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 102 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 220 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

avocat, Geneva

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 102 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 111 248
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 131 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 137 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 156 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 220 000
median CHF 117 260
+115%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 112 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

avocat, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 112 000
median CHF 117 260

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a avocat is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 221 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for avocat, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 221 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 156 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 0006 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 129 800Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 117 78029 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 110 0552 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 108 6001 job
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 102 499Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 99 0003 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for avocat

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

GE

Geneva

avocat

CHF 120 000

median salary

Salary by canton

avocat

median
Aargaumedian CHF 110 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 116 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 119 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 117 260
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 112 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 81 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 119 500
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 104 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 135 000
Zurichmedian CHF 135 000
median CHF 120 000

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