editor salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 82 940

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How much does a editor earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time editor earns an average gross salary of CHF 82 940 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 460 to CHF 175 000, based on 495 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

editor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 850
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 89 025
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 89 138
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 257
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 500
Average salary CHF 82 886

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

editor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 740
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 825
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 82 897
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 82 672. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary trend

editor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 672
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 82 858

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a editor is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 119 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for editor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 119 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 6671 job
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 105 0003 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 95 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 92 525Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 0001 job
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 90 950Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for editor

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

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Throughout Switzerland

editor

CHF 82 904

average salary

Salary by canton

editor

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 80 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 82 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 875
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 82 904