home economist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 54 000

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How much does a home economist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time home economist earns an average gross salary of CHF 54 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 121 600, based on 1 451 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

home economist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 54 467
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 55 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 54 906
Men: 55+average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 54 600
Average salary CHF 54 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 909. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 59 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

home economist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 909
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 366
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 540
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
Average salary CHF 54 017
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for home economist have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 54 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 57 072 per year.

Salary trend

home economist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 300
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 072
Average salary CHF 54 003
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a home economist is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for home economist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 8005 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 66 336Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 63 30011 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 61 2501 job
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 58 624Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 57 20081 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 55 9002 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 55 485Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for home economist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

home economist

CHF 54 000

average salary

Salary by canton

home economist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 55 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 52 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 55 727
Fribourg average salary CHF 50 000
Geneva average salary CHF 50 904
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 50 870
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 53 014
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 45 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 57 076
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 53 274
Schwyz average salary CHF 57 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 50 400
Valais average salary CHF 50 000
Zug average salary CHF 54 476
Zurich average salary CHF 55 500
Average salary CHF 54 000