Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
category analyst, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 93 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 110 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 110 300
Men: 45-55median CHF 115 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 110 250
Men: 55+median CHF 124 250
Women: 55+median CHF 125 000
median CHF 100 067
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a category analyst relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
category analyst, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 97 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 105 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 111 250
21+ yearsmedian CHF 121 500
median CHF 100 040
+34%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for category analyst have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 102 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 102 700 per year.
The highest paying industry for a category analyst is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 138 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for category analyst, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 138 0008 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 134 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 116 3502 jobs
Education
CHF 110 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 105 6001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 105 0003 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 104 700Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for category analyst
The top two high-paying cantons for category analyst are Basel-Stadt and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.