Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 83'200 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'760 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 89'075 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'201 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 104'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Steuerberater/in
You advise companies and private individuals on complex tax matters
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Steuerberater/in advise companies and private individuals on national and international tax matters.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryReal Estate & Accounting
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Trustee. Based on 1,296 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 93'034 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 103'350 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 105'500 | 14 |
| Schwyz | CHF 101'175 | 28 |
| Zug | CHF 97'069 | 94 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 96'410 | 40 |
| Solothurn | CHF 95'000 | 37 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 93'600 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 113'475 | 8 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 102'000 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 96'915 | 183 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 94'900 | 8 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 94'500 | 321 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 93'052 | 172 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Steuerberater/in
Official education path
Entry typically requires a university degree in business administration or law.
Typical training path
Steuerberater/in
Prerequisites
- University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Business Administration or Law
- eidg. dipl. Steuerexperte/-expertin (HFP)
- eidg. dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer/in (HFP)
Requirements
- Flair for numbers
- Precise working style
- High sense of responsibility
- Good business administration knowledge
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Eye for numbers
- Precise working style
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Business knowledge
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review your clients' accounting documents. You spot opportunities to reduce taxes. You discuss the results with them in person. You explain complex matters clearly.
- You advise national and international clients on all relevant tax matters.
- You analyze operational business data. You identify opportunities for tax optimization.
- You prepare precise tax returns for companies and wealthy private individuals.
- You monitor current changes in the law. You adapt your advisory strategies.
- You work closely with audit firms and legal experts.
- You represent your clients before the relevant tax authorities.
Working conditions
You usually work for larger audit or tax advisory firms. Sometimes you take on tasks in large industrial companies or public tax administrations.
Where to learn
- SIB Schweizerisches Institut für BetriebsökonomieLagerstr. 5, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Eye for numbers
- Precise working style
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Business knowledge
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Constant further training
- Detailed analysis work
- Close client contact
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