Salaries in the canton of Geneva

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Salary entries by canton

Aargau Salaries: 48 938
Appenzell IR Salaries: 1 149
Appenzell AR Salaries: 2 030
Bern Salaries: 72 779
Basel Land Salaries: 19 799
Basel-Stadt Salaries: 24 258
Fribourg Salaries: 19 192
Geneva Salaries: 55 414
Glarus Salaries: 2 314
Grisons Salaries: 9 963
Jura Salaries: 4 540
Lucerne Salaries: 30 259
Neuchâtel Salaries: 14 860
Nidwalden Salaries: 2 360
Obwalden Salaries: 2 432
St. Gallen Salaries: 33 482
Schaffhausen Salaries: 5 827
Solothurn Salaries: 19 329
Schwyz Salaries: 8 898
Thurgau Salaries: 14 174
Ticino Salaries: 2 740
Uri Salaries: 1 368
Vaud Salaries: 73 802
Valais Salaries: 15 950
Zug Salaries: 15 642
Zurich Salaries: 160 754

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 75 612 CHF. This figure is based on the salary data from 55 414 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.