accounting clerk salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 85 000

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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 85 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 1 085 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

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 78 110
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 074
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 984
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 85 017

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 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 99 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 575
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 730
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 99 750
Average salary CHF 85 043
+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 85 297 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 85 297
Average salary CHF 85 028
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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 Medical Technology and Health care / Social services 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. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 5331 job
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 94 500Set up Job Alert
  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 89 2503 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 89 137Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 88 8301 job
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 88 725Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 88 543Set up Job Alert

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 85 000

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 222
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 83 000
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 104 484
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 72 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
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 76 578
Zug average salary CHF 95 000
Zurich average salary CHF 89 000
Average salary CHF 84 508