Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
career starter, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 45 390
Women: 16-25median CHF 354 146
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 250
Women: 25-35median CHF 224 051
Men: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 96 000
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 116 500
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 88 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 340 594 per year.
Salary by work experience
career starter, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 340 594
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 216 135
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 88 800
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 121 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 126 500
median CHF 116 500
-63%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for career starter have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 390 283. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 451 716 per year.
The highest paying industry for a career starter is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 487 853 anually. Followed by Industry various and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for career starter, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 487 85384 jobs
Industry various
CHF 480 00094 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 469 78452 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 467 43673 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 346 91826 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 180 00039 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 157 00070 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 130 00095 jobs
Education
CHF 118 000128 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 115 00086 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.