economist salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 15 salary entriesCHF 130 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

7% earn betweenCHF 61 100 and CHF 61 100

7% earn betweenCHF 75 400 and CHF 75 400

7% earn betweenCHF 92 300 and CHF 92 300

7% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000

7% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 108 000

7% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000

7% earn betweenCHF 124 000 and CHF 124 000

13% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000

median CHF 130 000

13% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 150 000

13% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 155 000

7% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000

7% earn betweenCHF 235 000 and CHF 235 000

61kCHF 61 100

100kCHF 100 000

150kCHF 150 000

235kCHF 235 000

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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

economist, Geneva

median

Men

Women

0Income195k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 75 400

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 119 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 150 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 124 000

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 130 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a economist 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 235 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

economist, Geneva

median

0Income240k

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 235 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 108 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 700

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 137 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 150 000

median CHF 130 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

-36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 108 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 155 000 per year.

Salary trend

economist, Geneva

median

0Income160k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 155 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 105 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 108 000

median CHF 130 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Yesterday

Economiste de la construction (H/F)

Place of work:

Versoix

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Homnia SA

New

3 days ago

Economista (especialista en salarios)

Place of work:

Ginebra

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

International Labour Organization (ILO)

2 weeks ago

Consultancy 12 months: Market Development Specialist, Procurement (Giga), Geneva, Switzerland

Place of work:

Geneva

Workload:

100%

Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'enfance (UNICEF)

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a economist is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 235 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for economist, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Building trade / Real estate
CHF 235 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 130 0003 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
Education
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Salary by cantons for economist

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

Geneva

economist

CHF 105 000

median salary

Salary by canton

economist

median

0Income140k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 107 590

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 130 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 108 500

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 132 000

median CHF 105 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

economist salaries Geneva

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Highest-Paying industries for economist, Geneva

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Geneva

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