architecte salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 81 678

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How much does a architecte earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time architecte earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 678 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 173 250, based on 3 572 entries.
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  • 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

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 118
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 084
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 079
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 103
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 634
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 81 659

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 983. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 733 per year.

Salary by work experience

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 983
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 402
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 172
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 261
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 842
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 733
Average salary CHF 81 677
+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for architecte have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 84 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 241 per year.

Salary trend

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 905
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 241
Average salary CHF 81 663
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architecte is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 129 0946 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 123 7001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 112 0001 job
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 740Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 060Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for architecte

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

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Throughout Switzerland

architecte

CHF 81 568

average salary

Salary by canton

architecte

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 82 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 000
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 001
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 150
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 95 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 91 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 091
Valais average salary CHF 76 191
Zug average salary CHF 86 540
Zurich average salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 81 568