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architecte salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 3141 salary entriesCHF 79 001
median
1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 24 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 32 450
4% earn betweenCHF 32 450 and CHF 46 800
11% earn betweenCHF 46 800 and CHF 62 000
26% earn betweenCHF 62 000 and CHF 75 950
23% earn betweenCHF 75 950 and CHF 89 400
median CHF 79 001
7% earn betweenCHF 89 400 and CHF 94 775
13% earn betweenCHF 94 775 and CHF 108 900
4% earn betweenCHF 109 000 and CHF 118 530
4% earn betweenCHF 118 530 and CHF 126 100
3% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 136 250
2% earn betweenCHF 136 250 and CHF 156 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 171 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 171 000 and CHF 184 600
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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 065
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 087
Men: 35-45median CHF 88 716
Women: 35-45median CHF 88 404
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 109 600
Women: 55+median CHF 106 750
median CHF 78 983

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a architecte relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 311. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 133 per year.

Salary by work experience

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 69 311
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 80 360
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 85 300
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 800
21+ yearsmedian CHF 104 133
median CHF 78 864
+50%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for architecte have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 85 106 per year.

Salary trend

architecte, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 75 400
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 74 187
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 85 106
median CHF 78 890

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a architecte is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 136 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for architecte, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 131 3752 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 116 2601 job
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 114 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 112 0004 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 104 650Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 050Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 93 6002 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 93 0008 jobs

Salary by cantons for architecte

The top two high-paying cantons for architecte are Schwyz and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

architecte

CHF 78 969

median salary

Salary by canton

architecte

median
Aargaumedian CHF 87 150
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 78 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 72 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 75 400
Genevamedian CHF 82 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 78 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 81 425
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 82 100
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 84 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 60 840
Solothurnmedian CHF 78 910
Schwyzmedian CHF 93 300
Thurgaumedian CHF 74 100
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 84 000
Valaismedian CHF 75 000
Zugmedian CHF 76 700
Zurichmedian CHF 80 000
median CHF 78 969