freelancer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 164. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 75 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a freelancer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 248 540 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.