Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
businessman, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 25 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 147 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 147 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 152 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 54 779
Men: 55+median CHF 84 000
Women: 55+median CHF 38 400
median CHF 80 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a businessman relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 23 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 161 200 per year.
Salary by work experience
businessman, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 23 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 53 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 161 200
21+ yearsmedian CHF 134 000
median CHF 80 000
+470%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for businessman have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 54 779. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 145 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a businessman is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 482 051 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for businessman, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 482 051Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 170 00060 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 150 0002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 127 00010 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 99 8674 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 85 0002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 80 0003 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 54 7791 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 52 700Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for businessman
The top two high-paying cantons for businessman are Lucerne and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.