Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
career starter, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 49 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 73 678
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 955
Men: 35-45median CHF 85 410
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 93 600
Women: 45-55median CHF 65 520
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 71 478
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a career starter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 600 per year.
Salary by work experience
career starter, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 49 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 555
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 71 955
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 93 600
21+ yearsmedian CHF 79 560
median CHF 71 478
+62%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for career starter have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 71 955. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 93 600 per year.
The highest paying industry for a career starter is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 95 000 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for career starter, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 95 0005 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 94 51019 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 71 0003 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 68 737Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 65 555Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 60 0006 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A30 jobs
Service sector in general
N/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for career starter
The top two high-paying cantons for career starter are Zurich and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.