Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
librarian, Zurich
median80k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 15 600
Women: 25-35median CHF 37 700
Men: 35-45median CHF 85 863
Women: 35-45median CHF 85 863
Men: 45-55median CHF 98 083
Women: 45-55median CHF 81 100
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 72 526
median CHF 80 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a librarian relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 37 700. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 600 per year.
Salary by work experience
librarian, Zurich
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 37 700
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 39 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 80 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 117
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 93 600
21+ yearsmedian CHF 76 800
median CHF 80 000
+104%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for librarian have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 75 076. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 174 per year.
The highest paying industry for a librarian is Education, with an average salary of CHF 82 274 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for librarian, Zurich
Industry
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Education
CHF 82 2743 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 78 4003 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 15 600Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for librarian
The top two high-paying cantons for librarian are Zurich and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.