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Salary entries by canton

Aargau Salaries: 47 513
Appenzell IR Salaries: 1 136
Appenzell AR Salaries: 1 957
Bern Salaries: 70 634
Basel Land Salaries: 19 137
Basel-Stadt Salaries: 23 454
Fribourg Salaries: 18 530
Geneva Salaries: 52 928
Glarus Salaries: 2 245
Grisons Salaries: 9 770
Jura Salaries: 4 332
Lucerne Salaries: 29 435
Neuchâtel Salaries: 14 339
Nidwalden Salaries: 2 299
Obwalden Salaries: 2 365
St. Gallen Salaries: 32 691
Schaffhausen Salaries: 5 656
Solothurn Salaries: 18 855
Schwyz Salaries: 8 662
Thurgau Salaries: 13 814
Ticino Salaries: 2 621
Uri Salaries: 1 336
Vaud Salaries: 70 911
Valais Salaries: 15 375
Zug Salaries: 15 257
Zurich Salaries: 156 106

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 75 772 CHF. This figure is based on the salary data from 52 928 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.