economist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 31 salary entriesCHF 130 000

Median

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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

economist, Zurich

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

economist, Zurich

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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 127 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary trend

economist, Zurich

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a economist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.