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clerk salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 66 075

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How much does a clerk earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 075 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 113 333, based on 858 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

clerk, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 76 050
Average salary CHF 66 120

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 386. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

clerk, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 386
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 923
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 66 000
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 68 850. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 74 050 per year.

Salary trend

clerk, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 850
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 050
Average salary CHF 66 082
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clerk is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clerk, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 91 0008 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 78 0001 job
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 233Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 431Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 0004 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 68 9471 job
  9. Insurance
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 68 7507 jobs

Salary by cantons for clerk

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

SG

St. Gallen

clerk

CHF 66 090

average salary

Salary by canton

clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 63 025
Bern average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 492
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 229
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 65 920
Grisons average salary CHF 66 462
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 472
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 557
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 150
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 090
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 900
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 093
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 560
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 251
Ticino average salary CHF 58 500
Uri average salary CHF 75 000
Vaud average salary CHF 69 750
Valais average salary CHF 68 900
Zug average salary CHF 70 886
Zurich average salary CHF 70 459
Average salary CHF 68 389