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Salary entries by canton

Aargau Salaries: 42 656
Appenzell IR Salaries: 1 041
Appenzell AR Salaries: 1 736
Bern Salaries: 63 413
Basel Land Salaries: 16 632
Basel-Stadt Salaries: 20 742
Fribourg Salaries: 16 067
Geneva Salaries: 42 449
Glarus Salaries: 2 020
Grisons Salaries: 9 030
Jura Salaries: 3 619
Lucerne Salaries: 26 468
Neuchâtel Salaries: 12 186
Nidwalden Salaries: 2 111
Obwalden Salaries: 2 175
St. Gallen Salaries: 30 021
Schaffhausen Salaries: 4 988
Solothurn Salaries: 17 117
Schwyz Salaries: 7 821
Thurgau Salaries: 12 454
Ticino Salaries: 2 181
Uri Salaries: 1 216
Vaud Salaries: 60 370
Valais Salaries: 13 343
Zug Salaries: 13 831
Zurich Salaries: 139 283

What is the average salary in the Canton of Geneva?

Salaries in the canton of Geneva are above the Swiss average, with a median of 77 374 CHF. This figure is based on the salary data from 42 449 of jobup.ch users. Calvin's city enjoys international renown thanks to the many organizations that have their headquarters there, such as the UN, CERN and WHO. Its university regularly ranks among the best universities in the world. But the other towns in the canton, such as Lancy, Meyrin, Vernier or Plan-les-Ouates, are not to be outdone.

What are the best paid sectors in the Canton of Geneva?

In Geneva, the highest paid sectors are Banking / Financial institutions, followed by Information technology / Telecom and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals. The cost of living is high, but so are the standard of living and salaries. The city and township hosts international events such as the International Motor Show, the Bol d'Or and the International Invention Show.