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Salary entries by canton

Aargau Salaries: 46 822
Appenzell IR Salaries: 1 124
Appenzell AR Salaries: 1 925
Bern Salaries: 69 665
Basel Land Salaries: 18 815
Basel-Stadt Salaries: 23 106
Fribourg Salaries: 18 237
Geneva Salaries: 51 716
Glarus Salaries: 2 217
Grisons Salaries: 9 660
Jura Salaries: 4 235
Lucerne Salaries: 29 020
Neuchâtel Salaries: 14 047
Nidwalden Salaries: 2 269
Obwalden Salaries: 2 338
St. Gallen Salaries: 32 317
Schaffhausen Salaries: 5 567
Solothurn Salaries: 18 621
Schwyz Salaries: 8 557
Thurgau Salaries: 13 590
Ticino Salaries: 2 571
Uri Salaries: 1 326
Vaud Salaries: 69 529
Valais Salaries: 15 135
Zug Salaries: 15 067
Zurich Salaries: 153 896

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 75 723 CHF. This figure is based on the salary data from 51 716 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.