Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
business economist, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 97 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 60 480
Women: 25-35median CHF 61 440
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 196 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 95 000
Women: 55+median CHF 95 000
median CHF 95 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a business economist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 480. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
business economist, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 480
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 95 000
median CHF 95 000
+46%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 85 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a business economist is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 205 000 anually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for business economist, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 205 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 187 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 97 200Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 80 2401 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for business economist
The top two high-paying cantons for business economist are Solothurn and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
