Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
businessman, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 46 014
Women: 16-25median CHF 10 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 57 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 50 420
Men: 35-45median CHF 82 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 70 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 116 700
Women: 45-55median CHF 110 500
Men: 55+median CHF 93 600
Women: 55+median CHF 90 000
median CHF 85 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a businessman relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 10 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
businessman, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 10 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 51 210
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 68 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 114 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 117 000
median CHF 85 000
+1070%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for businessman have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 85 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 86 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a businessman is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 325 000 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for businessman, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 325 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 110 5005 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 106 20015 jobs
Industry various
CHF 94 50018 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 94 0007 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 90 0002 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 89 5002 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for businessman
The top two high-paying cantons for businessman are Lucerne and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.