economist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 35 salary entriesCHF 132 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

6% earn betweenCHF 48 950 and CHF 50 000

11% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 84 000

6% earn betweenCHF 91 000 and CHF 93 500

3% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 108 000

20% earn betweenCHF 116 000 and CHF 124 000

11% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 135 000

median CHF 132 000

11% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 155 000

3% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000

3% earn betweenCHF 165 000 and CHF 165 000

11% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 174 000

6% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000

3% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 185 000

3% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000

3% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 260 000

49kCHF 48 950

108kCHF 108 000

180kCHF 180 000

260kCHF 260 000

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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

economist, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income221k

Men: 16-25median CHF 91 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 119 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 93 500

Men: 35-45median CHF 162 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 170 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 155 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 155 000

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 160 000

median CHF 132 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

economist, Zurich

median

70kIncome190k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 81 900

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 180 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 155 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 147 500

median CHF 132 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+80%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 140 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 142 500 per year.

Salary trend

economist, Zurich

median

0Income150k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 124 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 140 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 142 500

median CHF 132 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 months ago

Juristin / Juristen oder Ökonomin / Ökonom 80-100%

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

tarifsuisse ag

1 hour ago

Portfoliomanager*in / Projektentwickler*in

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

70 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Stadt Zürich – Immobilien Stadt Zürich

New

Last week

Ökonomin, Ökonom mit Fokus Datenanalyse

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Fahrländer Partner Raumentwicklung

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a economist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for economist, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Industry various
CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 147 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 132 0003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 130 0001 job
Education
CHF 116 0001 job
Legal / Business advice
CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 81 9001 job
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 48 950Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for economist

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

Zurich

economist

CHF 105 000

median salary

Salary by canton

economist

median

0Income140k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 107 590

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 130 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 108 500

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 132 000

median CHF 105 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

economist salaries Zurich

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Highest-Paying industries for economist, Zurich

Salary by cantons for economist

Zurich

economist

Salary by canton