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consultant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 96 834

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How much does a consultant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time consultant earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 834 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 236 250, based on 3 961 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

consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 690
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 001
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 96 959

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 923
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 166
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 96 853
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 99 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 082
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 124
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 96 850
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a consultant is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 105 340 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 340Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 104 00081 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 102 050Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 102 00011 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 100 00096 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 97 62514 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 96 05082 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 69149 jobs

Salary by cantons for consultant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

consultant

CHF 96 916

average salary

Salary by canton

consultant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 95 718
Basel Land average salary CHF 102 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 676
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 000
Geneva average salary CHF 95 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 100 000
Jura average salary CHF 80 850
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 77 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 200
Thurgau average salary CHF 110 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 88 000
Valais average salary CHF 85 875
Zug average salary CHF 116 200
Zurich average salary CHF 107 457
Average salary CHF 96 916