clerk salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 212

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How much does a clerk earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 212 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 600 to CHF 125 000, based on 15 429 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

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 052
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 022
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 221
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 171
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 999
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 002
Average salary CHF 68 197

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 569. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 985 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 569
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 682
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 988
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 889
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 985
Average salary CHF 68 188
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 67 608. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 053 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 608
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 608
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 053
Average salary CHF 68 180

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 74 600 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 74 60026 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 90017 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 39225 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 72 00049 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 487Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 02874 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 68 899Set up Job Alert
  10. Insurance
    CHF 68 8775 jobs

Salary by cantons for clerk

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

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Throughout Switzerland

clerk

CHF 68 156

average salary

Salary by canton

clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 63 000
Bern average salary CHF 67 538
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 321
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 000
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 66 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 598
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 014
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 575
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 021
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 300
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 285
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 425
Ticino average salary CHF 58 500
Uri average salary CHF 75 000
Vaud average salary CHF 69 750
Valais average salary CHF 67 800
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 70 305
Average salary CHF 68 156