retail salesperson salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 53 544

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How much does a retail salesperson earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time retail salesperson earns an average gross salary of CHF 53 544 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 244 to CHF 102 556, based on 6 157 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

retail salesperson, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 001
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 001
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 294
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 254
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 57 297
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 57 218
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 56 574
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 56 858
Men: 55+average salary CHF 59 038
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 968
Average salary CHF 53 542

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 52 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 59 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

retail salesperson, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 209
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 346
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 710
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
Average salary CHF 53 533
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for retail salesperson have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 53 172. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 56 430 per year.

Salary trend

retail salesperson, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 065
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 172
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 430
Average salary CHF 53 544

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a retail salesperson is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 61 936 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for retail salesperson, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 61 936Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 59 786Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 57 870Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 56 700Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 56 636Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 55 90011 jobs
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 54 9251 job
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for retail salesperson

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

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Throughout Switzerland

retail salesperson

CHF 53 540

average salary

Salary by canton

retail salesperson

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 251
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 54 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 52 700
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 54 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 52 994
Geneva average salary CHF 52 800
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 54 000
Jura average salary CHF 53 934
Lucerne average salary CHF 53 682
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 57 263
Obwalden average salary CHF 51 767
St. Gallen average salary CHF 53 492
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 52 910
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 54 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 54 600
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 54 600
Zurich average salary CHF 54 032
Average salary CHF 53 540