Salary for Country: Switzerland

Updated: 19 May 2012
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Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / ProgrammerCHF 96,681  
   
Project Manager, Information Technology (IT)CHF 110,292  
Software EngineerCHF 87,284  
SAP ConsultantCHF 103,159  
Information Technology (IT) ConsultantCHF 89,836  
Financial ControllerCHF 114,552  
Mechanical EngineerCHF 83,792  
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Country: Switzerland | Currency: CHF | Updated: 19 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 10,527
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Key Statistics for Switzerland Salaries and Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

NovartisCHF 68,506 - CHF 192,372
Nestles'CHF 55,000 - CHF 181,316
Credit SuisseCHF 49,835 - CHF 162,778
HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INCCHF 55,177 - CHF 150,937
ALSTOM Power, IncCHF 58,958 - CHF 110,011
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's DegreeCHF 69,388 - CHF 122,130
Master of Business Administration (MBA)CHF 90,664 - CHF 170,643
Doctorate (PhD)CHF 80,304 - CHF 132,679
Master of Business Administration (MBA), FinanceCHF 86,006 - CHF 156,534
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS)CHF 66,482 - CHF 120,023
Gender
Female
29%
female alumni
 
Male
71%
male alumni
Salary:CHF 61,614 - CHF 114,094 CHF 77,627 - CHF 137,578
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
27%
5-9 years
31%
10-19 years
31%
20 years or more
8%

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Salaries in Switzerland

What is the average salary in Switzerland? To get an idea of what to expect from Swiss salaries, we can start with a look at PayScale's salary survey data per job title. Switzerland is known for having a strong economy, and the Switzerland Salary by Job report shows high salaries for some IT and finance positions. Of course, factors such as employer type and size, location, and experience level all play a part in determining the average income in Switzerland. To find out which employment settings tend to offer higher salaries in Switzerland, see the chart on Switzerland Income by Employer Type. It's not unusual for larger companies to be able to offer larger salaries than smaller businesses, and companies in Switzerland follow this trend. View the Swiss Salary Survey by Company Size to see how salaries at very small companies compare to those at large corporations. For all employees, regardless of job title or location, income will tend to be commensurate with experience level. Measuring the median Salary in Switzerland by Years Experience shows a steady increase in salary through the years. It also shows that salaries in Switzerland can more than double over the course of a career.

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