Salaries in the canton of Geneva

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Salary entries by canton

Aargau Salaries: 50 804
Appenzell IR Salaries: 1 196
Appenzell AR Salaries: 2 156
Bern Salaries: 75 807
Basel Land Salaries: 20 729
Basel-Stadt Salaries: 25 428
Fribourg Salaries: 20 162
Geneva Salaries: 59 367
Glarus Salaries: 2 418
Grisons Salaries: 10 287
Jura Salaries: 4 860
Lucerne Salaries: 31 515
Neuchâtel Salaries: 15 686
Nidwalden Salaries: 2 428
Obwalden Salaries: 2 506
St. Gallen Salaries: 34 682
Schaffhausen Salaries: 6 151
Solothurn Salaries: 20 050
Schwyz Salaries: 9 221
Thurgau Salaries: 14 740
Ticino Salaries: 2 948
Uri Salaries: 1 437
Vaud Salaries: 77 654
Valais Salaries: 16 837
Zug Salaries: 16 223
Zurich Salaries: 167 705

What is the average salary in the Canton of Geneva?

Salaries in the canton of Geneva are above the Swiss average, with a median of 75 600 CHF. This figure is based on the salary data from 59 367 of jobup.ch users. Calvin's city enjoys international renown thanks to the many organizations that have their headquarters there, such as the UN, CERN and WHO. Its university regularly ranks among the best universities in the world. But the other towns in the canton, such as Lancy, Meyrin, Vernier or Plan-les-Ouates, are not to be outdone.

What are the best paid sectors in the Canton of Geneva?

In Geneva, the highest paid sectors are Banking / Financial institutions, followed by Information technology / Telecom and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals. The cost of living is high, but so are the standard of living and salaries. The city and township hosts international events such as the International Motor Show, the Bol d'Or and the International Invention Show.