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Swiss Salary Checker

Find out what you should be earning in Switzerland based on your industry, experience level, and city.

💼Swiss Salary Checker

Swiss Salaries by Industry

IndustryJuniorMid-LevelSenior
IT/TechCHF 80-110kCHF 110-145kCHF 140-200k
FinanceCHF 75-100kCHF 100-150kCHF 150-300k
PharmaCHF 70-95kCHF 95-140kCHF 130-200k
MarketingCHF 60-80kCHF 80-110kCHF 110-160k

Salary Negotiation Tips

  • Research first: Use Glassdoor and Lohnrechner for benchmarks
  • Total compensation: Include bonus, pension, vacation days
  • 13th month salary: Common in Switzerland, ask if included
  • Location matters: Zurich/Geneva pay ~5-10% more than other cities

Official Resources

  • Lohnrechner (Government) – Official salary statistics
  • Glassdoor Switzerland – User-submitted salaries

📚 Learn More

  • Swiss Job Market Guide for Expats
  • Swiss Salary Negotiation Tips
  • Get Your CV Swiss-Ready