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architect salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 97 salary entriesCHF 84 000
median
3% earn betweenCHF 11 250 and CHF 15 000
2% earn betweenCHF 43 200 and CHF 45 500
4% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 57 000
3% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 62 030
3% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 66 000
25% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 78 000
19% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 87 646
median CHF 84 000
14% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 95 000
10% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 100 000
6% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 106 000
4% earn betweenCHF 116 000 and CHF 120 000
3% earn betweenCHF 123 000 and CHF 125 500
1% earn betweenCHF 135 000 and CHF 135 000
2% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 500
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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

architect, St. Gallen

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 74 700
Women: 25-35median CHF 74 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 97 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 92 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 95 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 94 500
Men: 55+median CHF 84 000
Women: 55+median CHF 65 000
median CHF 84 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

architect, St. Gallen

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 150
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 83 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 98 800
21+ yearsmedian CHF 84 500
median CHF 84 000
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 81 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary trend

architect, St. Gallen

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 81 800
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
median CHF 84 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architect is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 350 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architect, St. Gallen

Industry

Median salary

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  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 350 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 0005 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 83 2005 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for architect

The top two high-paying cantons for architect are Schwyz and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

SG

St. Gallen

architect

CHF 78 881

median salary

Salary by canton

architect

median
Aargaumedian CHF 87 150
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 78 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 72 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 75 400
Genevamedian CHF 82 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 78 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 81 425
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 82 100
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 84 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 60 840
Solothurnmedian CHF 78 910
Schwyzmedian CHF 93 300
Thurgaumedian CHF 74 100
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 84 000
Valaismedian CHF 75 000
Zugmedian CHF 76 700
Zurichmedian CHF 80 000
median CHF 78 881