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 | 76,615 CHF | 6,385 CHF |
| bl | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| be | 79,385 CHF | 6,615 CHF |
| bs | 91,323 CHF | 7,610 CHF |
| fr | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| ge | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| gl | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| gr | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| lu | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| sg | 76,154 CHF | 6,346 CHF |
| sh | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| so | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| tg | 88,732 CHF | 7,394 CHF |
| ti | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| vd | 74,769 CHF | 6,231 CHF |
| zg | 80,385 CHF | 6,699 CHF |
| zh | 76,269 CHF | 6,356 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| No education | 68,000 CHF | 5,667 CHF |
| Continuing education | 82,000 CHF | 6,833 CHF |
| Secondary school | 70,000 CHF | 5,833 CHF |
| Higher secondary school | 75,000 CHF | 6,250 CHF |
| Vocational baccalaureate | 76,800 CHF | 6,400 CHF |
| Apprenticeship | 81,641 CHF | 6,803 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 86,316 CHF | 7,193 CHF |
| University | 99,231 CHF | 8,269 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 83,608 CHF | 6,967 CHF | 39.3 | 16.1 |
| Female | 91,108 CHF | 7,592 CHF | 42.0 | 15.8 |
The salary of trustees and fiduciary consultants in Switzerland depends on several factors. The size of the trust company or employer plays an important role, as larger firms and international consulting companies tend to pay higher salaries. The canton also has a clear impact on earnings, with salaries in Basel-Stadt and Zug tending to be above the national average. Professional experience is another major factor, since more experienced trustees are entrusted with more complex mandates. Higher qualifications, such as the Swiss federal diploma or a university degree, typically lead to a noticeable salary increase. In addition, specialization, for example in tax advisory or auditing, along with the number of mandates managed, plays an important role in determining overall income.
Trustees support private individuals, self-employed professionals, and companies with financial, tax, and administrative matters. Their tasks include bookkeeping, preparing annual financial statements, handling tax returns, and advising on business formation, succession planning, and wealth management. They often act as the main point of contact with tax authorities and audit bodies. The profession requires a strong affinity for numbers, discretion, and solid knowledge of Swiss tax and corporate law, and is practiced both in trust firms and in internal finance departments of companies.
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