Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
career starter, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 39 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 39 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 68 068
Women: 25-35median CHF 68 284
Men: 35-45median CHF 76 850
Women: 35-45median CHF 76 850
Men: 45-55median CHF 109 557
Women: 45-55median CHF 84 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
median CHF 74 700
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a career starter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
career starter, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 76 200
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 73 200
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 68 068
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 170 000
median CHF 74 700
+170%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for career starter have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 73 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 81 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a career starter is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for career starter, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 190 0008 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 125 00069 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 90 0008 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 82 20037 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 81 000426 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 76 00026 jobs
Education
CHF 75 00061 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 00036 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 68 06820 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 67 0009 jobs
Salary by cantons for career starter
The top two high-paying cantons for career starter are Zurich and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.