legal counsel salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 109 200

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 109 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 230 000, based on 53 entries.
  • Updated 14 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

legal counsel, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 101 375
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 101 375
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 175 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 175 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 109 200

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a legal counsel relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 193 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 193 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
Average salary CHF 109 200
+87%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for legal counsel have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 125 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 154 250 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Aargau

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 756
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 154 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 109 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 209 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Aargau

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 209 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 120 7501 job
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 118 650Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 992Set up Job Alert
  8. Insurance
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 91 2502 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for legal counsel

The top two high-paying cantons for legal counsel are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Aargau

legal counsel

CHF 109 200

average salary

Salary by canton

legal counsel

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 108 592
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 114 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 300
Geneva average salary CHF 100 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 272
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 90 556
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 500
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 126 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 131
Average salary CHF 107 976