hr consultant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 78 825

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How much does a hr consultant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time hr consultant earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 825 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 000 to CHF 170 000, based on 2 088 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

hr consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 597
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 89 182
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 89 203
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 95 821
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 98 925
Average salary CHF 78 849

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 944. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

hr consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 944
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 251
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 659
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 378
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 78 844
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 904 per year.

Salary trend

hr consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 904
Average salary CHF 78 844

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a hr consultant is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 111 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for hr consultant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 111 0002 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 110 00031 jobs
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 104 292Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 55017 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 397Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 025Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 94 75023 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 94 101Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 94 05312 jobs

Salary by cantons for hr consultant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

hr consultant

CHF 78 843

average salary

Salary by canton

hr consultant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 82 926
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 74 340
Geneva average salary CHF 75 237
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 79 235
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 76 850
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 950
Thurgau average salary CHF 80 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 79 579
Valais average salary CHF 73 058
Zug average salary CHF 79 600
Zurich average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 78 843