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.
In many cantons households pay 20-40% more for health insurance than necessary. By comparing, Swiss households save CHF 1'200 per year on average.
Salary data
| By canton | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| ag | 83,385 CHF | 6,949 CHF |
| bl | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| be | 75,005 CHF | 6,250 CHF |
| bs | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| fr | 75,277 CHF | 6,273 CHF |
| ge | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| gl | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| gr | 87,000 CHF | 7,250 CHF |
| lu | 77,385 CHF | 6,449 CHF |
| sg | 74,326 CHF | 6,194 CHF |
| sh | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| so | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| tg | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| ti | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| vd | 86,077 CHF | 7,173 CHF |
| zg | 80,769 CHF | 6,731 CHF |
| zh | 90,383 CHF | 7,532 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| No education | 60,000 CHF | 5,000 CHF |
| Continuing education | 70,000 CHF | 5,833 CHF |
| Secondary school | 58,000 CHF | 4,833 CHF |
| Higher secondary school | 68,000 CHF | 5,667 CHF |
| Vocational baccalaureate | 75,000 CHF | 6,250 CHF |
| Apprenticeship | 72,851 CHF | 6,071 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 79,303 CHF | 6,609 CHF |
| University | 96,462 CHF | 8,038 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 82,000 CHF | 6,833 CHF | 43.0 | 13.0 |
| Female | 80,663 CHF | 6,722 CHF | 42.6 | 12.5 |
A personnel officer's salary in Switzerland depends on numerous factors. Location is an important influence: in Zurich, Graubunden, and Vaud, salaries are above the national average, while St. Gallen, Bern, and Fribourg tend to pay less. Professional experience also has a clear effect, since pay increases with age and growing experience. Education plays an important role too: those with a university degree typically earn noticeably more than those with traditional vocational training. The size and industry of the employer, as well as the scope of responsibility within the HR department, further influence earnings. Those who take on tasks in recruiting, personnel development, or employment law can benefit from higher pay.
Personnel officers are the central point of contact for all HR-related matters within a company. Their tasks include supporting and advising employees and managers on personnel and organizational issues, drafting employment contracts, and maintaining personnel files. They take part in recruiting new staff, guide the onboarding process, and support personnel development. They also handle payroll administration, employment law matters, and the implementation of HR policies. The role requires a high degree of discretion, strong communication skills, and solid knowledge of employment and social insurance law. Personnel officers often work closely with management and external partners such as insurers or authorities.
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