accounting clerk salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 85 955

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How much does a accounting clerk earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time accounting clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 955 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 250 to CHF 174 000, based on 146 entries.
  • Updated 28 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

accounting clerk, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 243
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 243
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 89 091
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 659
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 500
Average salary CHF 85 955

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 752. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 752
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 85 955
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting clerk have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 86 049. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 091 per year.

Salary trend

accounting clerk, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 049
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 091
Average salary CHF 85 955

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting clerk is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting clerk, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 104 790Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 101 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 93 939Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 88 0003 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 86 870Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 86 6251 job

Salary by cantons for accounting clerk

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

accounting clerk

CHF 85 954

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 85 505
Basel Land average salary CHF 85 313
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 85 954
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 100
Geneva average salary CHF 85 119
Glarus average salary CHF 109 200
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 64 460
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 810
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 88 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 68 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 825
Valais average salary CHF 76 000
Zug average salary CHF 93 361
Zurich average salary CHF 88 472
Average salary CHF 84 511