Salaries in the canton of Valais

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Solothurn Salaries: 20 063
Schwyz Salaries: 9 225
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Ticino Salaries: 2 952
Uri Salaries: 1 438
Vaud Salaries: 77 724
Valais Salaries: 16 850
Zug Salaries: 16 230
Zurich Salaries: 167 819

What is the average salary in the Canton of Valais?

The median wage in the Canton of Valais is 70 000 CHF. This value is based on 16 850 salary indications on our salary comparator. Although these are not the highest salaries in Switzerland, the cost of living is also lower and the living environment is very pleasant. The main cities are Sion (the capital, French-speaking), Martigny (French-speaking), Sierre (bilingual) and Brig (German-speaking).

What are the best paid sectors in Valais?

The median wage in Valais depends on the sector of activity. In Valais, Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals professions enjoy the highest salaries, followed by Utilities professions and Medical Technology professions. As the canton is bilingual (French and German), people who are fluent in both languages have an advantage in their job search. The cost of living is lower than in Switzerland's big cities, and the Alps offer countless opportunities for leisure and escape, such as skiing in winter and hiking in summer.