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What is the average salary in Switzerland?

The average salary in Switzerland is around 78,000 CHF per year.

What is the average salary in Bern?

People working in Bern typically earn around 127,000 CHF per year.

Are there regional variations in the Switzerland average wage?

There are only slight regional variations in average salaries around Switzerland. The biggest differences are found between sectors and roles.

How does the average salary in Switzerland compare to surrounding countries?

The average salary in Switzerland is one of the highest in the world.

Average salary in Switzerland based on Industry

No matter what industry an employee works in, the average salary will be influenced by formal qualifications and how many years of professional experience they have in the given industry.

What is the average salary for tech workers in Switzerland?

A mid-level professional working within the Information and technology sector in Switzerland has an average salary of 11,120 CHF per month.

What is the average salary for engineers in Switzerland?

A mid-level professional in the engineering sector will have an average salary of 10,760 CHF per month.

What is the average salary for salespeople in Switzerland?

A midlevel salesperson working within the retail sector can expect an average salary of 9’780 CHF per month

What is the average salary for my industry in Switzerland?

If you need to find out the average salary you should expect to give when hiring an employee in your sector in Switzerland, contact us for a free consultation for your hiring project.

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FAQs

The median salary in Switzerland as of 2023 is around 119,000 CHF per year. While the minimum salary is around 31,300 CHF per year.

It will be difficult to find skilled workers for salaries close to the minimum wage in Switzerland.

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