communication professional salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 068

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How much does a communication professional earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time communication professional earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 068 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 193 000, based on 2 182 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 854
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 286
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 240
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 114 169
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 113 806
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 450
Women: 55+average salary CHF 112 700
Average salary CHF 97 088

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 226. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 226
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 226
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 140
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 250
Average salary CHF 97 088
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for communication professional have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 97 750. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 898 per year.

Salary trend

communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 750
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 704
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 898
Average salary CHF 97 087

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a communication professional is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 111 317 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for communication professional, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 111 31728 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 107 550Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 106 50010 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 102 3751 job
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 0008 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 98 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 98 00034 jobs

Salary by cantons for communication professional

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

communication professional

CHF 97 083

average salary

Salary by canton

communication professional

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 306
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 93 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 050
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 101 219
Fribourg average salary CHF 96 000
Geneva average salary CHF 102 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 83 581
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 98 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 103 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 533
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 073
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 105
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 000
Ticino average salary CHF 72 800
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 96 708
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 97 083