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clerk salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 3740 salary entriesCHF 67 025
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 850
< 1% earn betweenCHF 14 000 and CHF 22 100
2% earn betweenCHF 22 600 and CHF 28 800
3% earn betweenCHF 29 000 and CHF 37 440
4% earn betweenCHF 37 440 and CHF 44 180
4% earn betweenCHF 44 180 and CHF 51 120
21% earn betweenCHF 51 220 and CHF 61 500
31% earn betweenCHF 61 600 and CHF 73 575
median CHF 67 025
24% earn betweenCHF 73 575 and CHF 86 823
5% earn betweenCHF 86 823 and CHF 93 000
3% earn betweenCHF 93 000 and CHF 102 000
1% earn betweenCHF 102 100 and CHF 112 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 120 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 120 250 and CHF 130 000
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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

clerk, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 990
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 874
Men: 25-35median CHF 68 112
Women: 25-35median CHF 67 956
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 72 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 75 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 75 412
Men: 55+median CHF 78 000
Women: 55+median CHF 78 000
median CHF 67 009

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 890. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 260 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 890
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 70 191
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 72 883
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 047
21+ yearsmedian CHF 78 260
median CHF 67 035
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 67 633. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 800 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 66 300
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 67 633
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 72 800
median CHF 67 004

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 76 700 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clerk, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 76 7004 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 00011 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 72 00014 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 7502 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 71 50016 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 50054 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 3378 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 45010 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 68 6506 jobs
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 68 1001 job

Salary by cantons for clerk

The top two high-paying cantons for clerk are Vaud and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

clerk

CHF 65 000

median salary

Salary by canton

clerk

median
Aargaumedian CHF 65 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 62 000
Bernemedian CHF 64 673
Basel Landmedian CHF 66 240
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 66 916
Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 62 200
Grisonsmedian CHF 62 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 63 800
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 64 300
Obwaldenmedian CHF 67 600
St. Gallenmedian CHF 64 318
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 63 325
Solothurnmedian CHF 63 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 66 400
Thurgaumedian CHF 65 000
Ticinomedian CHF 58 500
Urimedian CHF 55 900
Vaudmedian CHF 68 000
Valaismedian CHF 64 336
Zugmedian CHF 66 343
Zurichmedian CHF 67 004
median CHF 65 000