Occupation & salary Switzerland
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Calculated for the canton of Zurich, age 40, single, no children, no church affiliation. Use the full salary calculator for your personal details.
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Salary data
| By canton | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| ag | 55,214 CHF | 4,601 CHF |
| bl | 64,417 CHF | 5,368 CHF |
| be | 68,228 CHF | 5,686 CHF |
| bs | 55,769 CHF | 4,647 CHF |
| fr | 27,923 CHF | 2,327 CHF |
| ge | 56,585 CHF | 4,715 CHF |
| gl | 50,769 CHF | 4,231 CHF |
| gr | 50,769 CHF | 4,231 CHF |
| lu | 60,517 CHF | 5,043 CHF |
| sg | 53,851 CHF | 4,488 CHF |
| sh | 50,769 CHF | 4,231 CHF |
| so | 50,754 CHF | 4,229 CHF |
| tg | 60,785 CHF | 5,065 CHF |
| ti | 52,385 CHF | 4,365 CHF |
| vd | 58,885 CHF | 4,907 CHF |
| zg | 57,840 CHF | 4,820 CHF |
| zh | 67,347 CHF | 5,612 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| No education | 46,523 CHF | 3,877 CHF |
| Continuing education | 33,127 CHF | 2,761 CHF |
| Secondary school | 54,000 CHF | 4,500 CHF |
| Higher secondary school | 51,692 CHF | 4,308 CHF |
| Vocational baccalaureate | 65,400 CHF | 5,450 CHF |
| Apprenticeship | 63,079 CHF | 5,257 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 63,938 CHF | 5,328 CHF |
| University | 67,331 CHF | 5,611 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 62,540 CHF | 5,212 CHF | 36.8 | 15.5 |
| Female | 61,417 CHF | 5,118 CHF | 30.9 | 7.8 |
The salary of a graphic artist in Switzerland is shaped by several factors: workplace location plays an important role, as earning potential varies significantly by canton – it is highest in Bern, Zurich and Basel-Landschaft, while Fribourg, Solothurn and Nidwalden see lower figures. Work experience and education, such as a degree from a university of applied sciences or university in graphic or communication design, also affect pay. Other influencing factors include the level of employment, the type of employer – from graphic design studios to advertising agencies to publishers – and the share of self-employed work, since many graphic artists work freelance.
Graphic artists work in the field of communication design and are mainly employed at graphic design studios, advertising agencies, publishers, or companies that use graphic elements in their communications. Their tasks include designing advertisements, brochures, logos, book covers and other visual elements used for communication. A significant share of graphic artists are self-employed. The profession requires a strong creative sense as well as solid knowledge of layout, typography and common design software.
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