Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
payroll specialist, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 92 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 107 545
Women: 35-45median CHF 106 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 101 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 101 500
median CHF 104 800
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a payroll specialist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 661 per year.
Salary by work experience
payroll specialist, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 93 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 101 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 661
median CHF 104 800
+30%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for payroll specialist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 104 900. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 105 200 per year.
The highest paying industry for a payroll specialist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 165 750 anually. Followed by Industry various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for payroll specialist, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 165 750Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 158 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 130 0003 jobs
Education
CHF 118 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 105 200Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 102 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 98 0001 job
Salary by cantons for payroll specialist
The top two high-paying cantons for payroll specialist are Aargau and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.