Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
home economist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 64 859
Women: 16-25median CHF 64 307
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 185
Women: 25-35median CHF 65 185
Men: 35-45median CHF 60 171
Women: 35-45median CHF 61 374
Men: 45-55median CHF 67 818
Women: 45-55median CHF 67 191
Men: 55+median CHF 63 931
Women: 55+median CHF 63 931
median CHF 64 922
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a home economist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 171. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 726 per year.
Salary by work experience
home economist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 931
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 171
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 65 185
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 63 931
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 67 692
21+ yearsmedian CHF 71 726
median CHF 64 922
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for home economist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 65 185. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 67 191 per year.
The highest paying industry for a home economist is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 320 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for home economist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 320 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 92 324Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 87 4291 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 75 213Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 67 1883 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 65 0842 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 63 5551 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 63 01143 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 62 6781 job
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 58 848Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for home economist
The top two high-paying cantons for home economist are Valais and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.