Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
accountant, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 65 463
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 951
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 984
Men: 35-45median CHF 93 386
Women: 35-45median CHF 93 399
Men: 45-55median CHF 99 939
Women: 45-55median CHF 99 939
Men: 55+median CHF 100 000
Women: 55+median CHF 100 000
median CHF 88 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a accountant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
accountant, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 617
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 86 506
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 90 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 99 878
21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 000
median CHF 87 996
+33%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for accountant have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 87 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 741 per year.
The highest paying industry for a accountant is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 114 150 annually. Followed by Utilities and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 114 1501 job
Utilities
CHF 109 2002 jobs
Education
CHF 101 1111 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 101 0553 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 98 8004 jobs
Insurance
CHF 96 8757 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 95 5504 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 95 5502 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 95 0002 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 91 024Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for accountant
The top two high-paying cantons for accountant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
