sales representative salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 90 975

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How much does a sales representative earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sales representative earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 975 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 182 000, based on 256 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 101 000
Average salary CHF 90 863

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 950 per year.

Salary by work experience

sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 950
Average salary CHF 90 975
+48%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sales representative have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 88 133. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 400 per year.

Salary trend

sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 133
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 400
Average salary CHF 90 863

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sales representative is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 116 378 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sales representative, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 116 37813 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 113 25020 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 113 100Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 111 375Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 104 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 101 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 400Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 98 0002 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 97 5001 job
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for sales representative

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

sales representative

CHF 90 966

average salary

Salary by canton

sales representative

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 96 975
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 88 280
Geneva average salary CHF 90 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
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 90 950
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 88 800
Average salary CHF 90 966