architecte salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 81 167

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How much does a architecte earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time architecte earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 167 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 996 to CHF 153 000, based on 713 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

architecte, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 153
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 850
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 979
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 109 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 81 172

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a architecte 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 106 713 per year.

Salary by work experience

architecte, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 106 713
Average salary CHF 81 167
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 82 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 434 per year.

Salary trend

architecte, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 434
Average salary CHF 81 297

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architecte is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architecte, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 700Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 122 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 94 0001 job
  6. Education
    CHF 90 00044 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 83 8502 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 81 2631 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for architecte

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

ZH

Zurich

architecte

CHF 81 250

average salary

Salary by canton

architecte

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 541
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 82 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 73 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 800
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 83 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 248
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 94 210
Thurgau average salary CHF 74 750
Ticino average salary CHF 91 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 897
Valais average salary CHF 76 191
Zug average salary CHF 82 000
Zurich average salary CHF 81 250
Average salary CHF 80 841