Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
lawyer, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 109 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 107 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 204 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 136 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 215 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 110 000
Men: 55+median CHF 300 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 119 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a lawyer 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 232 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
lawyer, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 107 700
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 109 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 232 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 204 000
median CHF 119 500
+89%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for lawyer have changed over time.
In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 120 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 134 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a lawyer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 145 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for lawyer, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 128 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 114 7001 job
Consulting various
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Education
N/A2 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for lawyer
The top two high-paying cantons for lawyer are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.