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clerk salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 364

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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 68 364 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 600 to CHF 126 263, based on 15 915 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 59 379
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 345
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 447
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 395
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 999
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 002
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 396

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 64 703. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 703
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 940
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 053
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 68 377
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 273. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 271 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 208
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 273
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 271
Average salary CHF 68 390
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 75 130 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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  1. Utilities
    CHF 75 13028 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 6677 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 46013 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 72 00035 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 666Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 324124 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 033Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 68 930Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 92614 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 68 389

average salary

Salary by canton

clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 63 025
Bern average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 492
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 229
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 65 920
Grisons average salary CHF 66 462
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 472
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 557
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 150
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 090
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 093
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 560
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 251
Ticino average salary CHF 58 500
Uri average salary CHF 75 000
Vaud average salary CHF 69 750
Valais average salary CHF 68 900
Zug average salary CHF 70 886
Zurich average salary CHF 70 459
Average salary CHF 68 389