competence development specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 102 883

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How much does a competence development specialist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time competence development specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 883 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 216 667, based on 547 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

competence development specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 300
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 984
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 263
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 263
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 550
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 024
Women: 55+average salary CHF 127 000
Average salary CHF 103 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

competence development specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 825
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 647
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 850
Average salary CHF 103 000
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for competence development specialist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 103 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

competence development specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 754
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 103 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a competence development specialist is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 129 300 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for competence development specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 300Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 122 8501 job
  4. Insurance
    CHF 122 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 0001 job
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 111 416Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Utilities
    CHF 105 625Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 256Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for competence development specialist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

competence development specialist

CHF 102 930

average salary

Salary by canton

competence development specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 107 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 105 512
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 195
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 103 706
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 100 100
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 375
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 102 930