Salaries in the canton of Geneva

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Salary entries by canton

Aargau Salaries: 48 231
Appenzell IR Salaries: 1 145
Appenzell AR Salaries: 1 993
Bern Salaries: 71 753
Basel Land Salaries: 19 508
Basel-Stadt Salaries: 23 904
Fribourg Salaries: 18 892
Geneva Salaries: 54 247
Glarus Salaries: 2 278
Grisons Salaries: 9 879
Jura Salaries: 4 443
Lucerne Salaries: 29 898
Neuchâtel Salaries: 14 606
Nidwalden Salaries: 2 337
Obwalden Salaries: 2 406
St. Gallen Salaries: 33 115
Schaffhausen Salaries: 5 750
Solothurn Salaries: 19 098
Schwyz Salaries: 8 791
Thurgau Salaries: 14 013
Ticino Salaries: 2 678
Uri Salaries: 1 353
Vaud Salaries: 72 460
Valais Salaries: 15 680
Zug Salaries: 15 475
Zurich Salaries: 158 618

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 75 683 CHF. This figure is based on the salary data from 54 247 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.