Published: 13 November 2024
Zürich
80 – 100%
Unlimited employment
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Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
journalist, Zurich
The graph shows how the number of years working as a journalist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 500 per year.
journalist, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
The graph shows how salaries for journalist have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 93 600. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 900 per year.
journalist, Zurich
The highest paying industry for a journalist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
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The top two high-paying cantons for journalist are Vaud and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
CHF 84 500
median salary
journalist