business economist salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 40 salary entriesCHF 98 150

Median

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

business economist, St. Gallen

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

business economist, St. Gallen

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+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.

In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 76 700. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

business economist, St. Gallen

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a business economist is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 127 500 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for business economist, St. Gallen

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Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 127 500Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 107 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 102 650Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 100 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 94 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for business economist

The top two high-paying cantons for business economist are Solothurn and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.