Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
courier, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25median CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35median CHF 59 600
Women: 25-35median CHF 59 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 59 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 59 900
Men: 55+median CHF 63 425
Women: 55+median CHF 63 150
median CHF 58 709
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a courier relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 450 per year.
Salary by work experience
courier, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 600
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 56 940
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 61 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 61 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 65 890
21+ yearsmedian CHF 71 450
median CHF 58 693
+31%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for courier have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 58 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 61 180 per year.
The highest paying industry for a courier is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Education and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for courier, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 100 0002 jobs
Education
CHF 95 00025 jobs
Insurance
CHF 68 00015 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 66 95038 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 65 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 64 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 63 800Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 60 0002 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 60 0003 jobs
Salary by cantons for courier
The top two high-paying cantons for courier are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
