Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
business economist, Valais
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 114 400
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 106 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 125 300
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 91 000
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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
business economist, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 83 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 83 200
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 94 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 108 000
median CHF 91 000
+30%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 78 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 98 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a business economist is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 141 000 anually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for business economist, Valais
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 141 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 115 0001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 113 800Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 87 100Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 30 000Set 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.
