Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
business economist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 84 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 84 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 84 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 84 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 119 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 117 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Men: 55+median CHF 156 000
Women: 55+median CHF 190 392
median CHF 101 800
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 87 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 137 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
business economist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 118 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 137 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 135 000
median CHF 101 800
+50%
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 104 340. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 108 100 per year.
The highest paying industry for a business economist is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 190 392 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for business economist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 190 3922 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 182 5003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 143 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 131 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 125 0004 jobs
Utilities
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 119 0001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 107 1703 jobs
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.