interior architect salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 568

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How much does a interior architect earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time interior architect earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 568 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 600 to CHF 143 000, based on 439 entries.
  • Updated 15 days ago
  • 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

interior architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 026
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 963
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 89 167
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 88 661
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 720
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 790
Average salary CHF 74 568

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 570 per year.

Salary by work experience

interior architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 954
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 120
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 970
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 570
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 74 568
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for interior architect have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 76 700. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

interior architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 700
Average salary CHF 74 568

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a interior architect is Education, with an average salary of CHF 143 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for interior architect, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 143 0002 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 94 5001 job
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 89 372Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 81 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 76 252Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 74 625Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for interior architect

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

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Throughout Switzerland

interior architect

CHF 74 568

average salary

Salary by canton

interior architect

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 90 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 490
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 73 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 556
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 78 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 74 568