district attorney salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 148 000

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How much does a district attorney earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time district attorney earns an average gross salary of CHF 148 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 221 500, based on 37 entries.
  • 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

district attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 145 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 146 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 142 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 176 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 180 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 035
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Average salary CHF 148 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 127 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 176 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

district attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 176 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
Average salary CHF 148 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for district attorney have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 150 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary trend

district attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 148 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a district attorney is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for district attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Public administration / Associations
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  2. Legal / Business advice
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  3. Health care / Social services
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  4. Service sector in general
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  5. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for district attorney

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

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Throughout Switzerland

district attorney

CHF 148 000

average salary

Salary by canton

district attorney

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Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
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Bern average salary CHF 0
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Fribourg average salary CHF 0
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Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
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Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
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Average salary CHF 148 000