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consultant salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 828 salary entriesCHF 105 060
median
1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 28 800
1% earn betweenCHF 32 500 and CHF 45 200
4% earn betweenCHF 49 920 and CHF 61 750
13% earn betweenCHF 63 700 and CHF 80 500
27% earn betweenCHF 81 000 and CHF 103 400
15% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 116 000
median CHF 105 060
11% earn betweenCHF 117 000 and CHF 127 000
10% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 142 000
8% earn betweenCHF 144 000 and CHF 162 000
6% earn betweenCHF 164 000 and CHF 185 000
3% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 214 200
< 1% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 222 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 250 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 265 000 and CHF 270 000
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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

consultant, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 75 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 125 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 105 000
median CHF 105 050

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 733. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 134 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

consultant, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 92 733
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 113 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 134 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 130 975
median CHF 105 050
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for consultant have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 106 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary trend

consultant, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 106 200
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
median CHF 105 055

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a consultant is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 140 015 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for consultant, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 140 015Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 122 50012 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 122 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 117 8004 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 108 00012 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 106 0004 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 7503 jobs

Salary by cantons for consultant

The top two high-paying cantons for consultant are Thurgau and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

consultant

CHF 95 006

median salary

Salary by canton

consultant

median
Aargaumedian CHF 102 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 90 500
Basel Landmedian CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 86 700
Fribourgmedian CHF 91 000
Genevamedian CHF 91 666
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 100 000
Juramedian CHF 80 850
Lucernemedian CHF 97 600
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 78 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 95 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 84 500
Schwyzmedian CHF 91 200
Thurgaumedian CHF 120 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 87 600
Valaismedian CHF 84 500
Zugmedian CHF 110 925
Zurichmedian CHF 105 070
median CHF 95 006