Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 97'250 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 122'561 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 128'772 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 140'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 156'750 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Wirtschaftsprüfer/in HFP
You check financial reports and advise companies on their financial situation.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyze company data, check annual accounts, and advise clients on financial risks.
As an independent audit body, you ensure transparency in the business process. You assess existing companies, check annual accounts, and identify financial risks. You interpret complex accounting rules and create detailed reports. This builds trust with banks, shareholders, and the public. You also support companies during restructuring or takeovers. You work in audit firms, large corporations, or the public sector. Your analysis forms the basis for important decisions.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryReal Estate & Accounting
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Certified Public Accountant. Based on 1,055 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+19% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 114'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 112'683 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 119'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 125'000 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 122'922 | 74 |
| Zug | CHF 121'280 | 26 |
| Zurich | CHF 120'000 | 199 |
| Lucerne | CHF 119'560 | 28 |
| Vaud | CHF 114'240 | 61 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 136'500 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 120'000 | 163 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Insurance | CHF 119'767 | 38 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 118'706 | 265 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer/in
- ⏱ 4 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 4 years. It leads to a diploma as Wirtschaftsprüfer/in.
Typical training path
Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer/in
Prerequisites
- Hochschulabschluss, eidg. Fachausweis (BP), höhere Fachprüfung (HFP) or equivalent qualification
- At least 4 years of professional experience with at least 4,800 working hours
- No entry in the central criminal register that could cast doubt on the integrity of the candidate
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Flair for numbers
- Client-oriented behavior
- Carefulness
- Reliability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Carefulness and reliability
- Client focus
- Numerical expertise
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and carefully check a client's annual accounts. You compare the numbers with current regulations. You then record your findings in a report.
- You assess existing companies and check their financial situation.
- You interpret national and international accounting rules for clients.
- You carry out internal checks and sample audits at companies.
- You analyze risky developments in corporate management.
- You legally confirm the accuracy of annual accounts.
- You advise clients on business and tax questions.
- You create detailed audit reports for management.
Working conditions
You work in audit firms, large companies, corporations, or the public sector. You often lead teams or run your own consulting business.
Where to learn
- EXPERTsuisseStauffacherstrasse 1, 8004 Zürich
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Carefulness and reliability
- Client focus
- Numerical expertise
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular further training
- Stressful audit periods
- Travel effort
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