Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
clerk, Throughout Switzerland
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Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 966
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 967
Men: 25-35median CHF 67 179
Women: 25-35median CHF 67 125
Men: 35-45median CHF 74 997
Women: 35-45median CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 78 000
Men: 55+median CHF 80 000
Women: 55+median CHF 80 000
median CHF 68 046
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a clerk relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 618. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 967 per year.
Salary by work experience
clerk, Throughout Switzerland
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 618
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 547
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 71 985
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 733
21+ yearsmedian CHF 79 967
median CHF 68 046
+24%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for clerk have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 67 608. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a clerk is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 74 100 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for clerk, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 74 10017 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 72 80018 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 72 40335 jobs
Education
CHF 72 00022 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 72 00016 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 71 379181 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 05042 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 69 4507 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 68 886121 jobs
Insurance
CHF 68 77669 jobs
Salary by cantons for clerk
The top two high-paying cantons for clerk are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
