Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
career starter, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 308
Women: 16-25median CHF 55 308
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 93 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 82 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 62 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 62 000
Men: 55+median CHF 70 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 73 376
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a career starter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
career starter, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 55 308
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 800
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 752
median CHF 73 376
-2%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for career starter have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 60 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 81 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a career starter is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for career starter, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 140 0009 jobs
Insurance
CHF 87 0005 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 80 00036 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 76 80045 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 71 7506 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 65 97612 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 60 00010 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 54 65420 jobs
Education
CHF 36 00025 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A9 jobs
Salary by cantons for career starter
The top two high-paying cantons for career starter are Zurich and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.