accounting clerk salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 85 050

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How much does a accounting clerk earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time accounting clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 1 073 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

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 031
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 029
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 976
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 058
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 905
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 550
Average salary CHF 85 042

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 033. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 033
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 025
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 409
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 561
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 85 042
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting clerk have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 85 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 710 per year.

Salary trend

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 632
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 710
Average salary CHF 85 043
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting clerk is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 101 500 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting clerk, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 101 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 99 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 5331 job
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 92 225Set up Job Alert
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 92 092Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 00011 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 89 483Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 89 137Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 88 862Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 88 8301 job

Salary by cantons for accounting clerk

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

GE

Geneva

accounting clerk

CHF 85 050

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 611
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 85 506
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 110
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 88 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 905
Geneva average salary CHF 85 050
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 045
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 645
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 68 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 900
Valais average salary CHF 76 641
Zug average salary CHF 95 000
Zurich average salary CHF 89 000
Average salary CHF 84 522