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advocate salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 257 salary entriesCHF 135 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 25 670
< 1% earn betweenCHF 35 000 and CHF 35 000
3% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 65 000
5% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 80 000
12% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 105 000
15% earn betweenCHF 107 250 and CHF 122 000
25% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 145 000
median CHF 135 000
21% earn betweenCHF 148 000 and CHF 172 000
7% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 185 000
3% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 200 000
4% earn betweenCHF 204 000 and CHF 220 000
1% earn betweenCHF 235 000 and CHF 250 000
2% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 270 000
1% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000
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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

advocate, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 79 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 130 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 130 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 146 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 146 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 156 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 135 000
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
median CHF 135 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a advocate relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 113 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 156 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

advocate, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 113 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 147 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 149 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 155 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 156 500
median CHF 135 000
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for advocate have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 147 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary trend

advocate, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 123 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 147 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
median CHF 135 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a advocate is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 317 500 anually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for advocate, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 317 5001 job
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 234 900Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 182 5006 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 0008 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 7984 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 150 0001 job
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 146 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 140 00051 jobs

Salary by cantons for advocate

The top two high-paying cantons for advocate are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

advocate

CHF 120 000

median salary

Salary by canton

advocate

median
Aargaumedian CHF 110 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 116 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 119 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 117 260
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 112 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 81 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 119 500
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 104 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 135 000
Zurichmedian CHF 135 000
median CHF 120 000