Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 131'040 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 151'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Volkswirtschaftler/in UNI
You analyse markets and advise companies on economic decisions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Economists examine financial markets, create forecasts, and advise public and private institutions.
You break down complex economic links and make them clear for decision-makers. Whether in public administration, banking, or research: Economists analyse data, track economic trends, and develop future strategies. Your analytical eye ensures sound decisions in a resilient career field.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Economist. Based on 236 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+32% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 94'125 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 115'639 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 124'091 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 136'500 | 19 |
| Zurich | CHF 131'040 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 122'900 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 112'350 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 170'250 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 135'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 130'200 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'222 | 50 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 118'000 | 64 |
| Education | CHF 108'000 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Arts oder Science
- ⏱ Bachelor: 6 Semester, Master: 4 Semester
Official education path
The main path leads through a Bachelor and Master degree at a university of applied sciences or a university.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Arts oder Science
Prerequisites
- eidg. or eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- Hochschulabschluss (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität and Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
Requirements
- analytical-conceptual skills
- flair for numbers
- independence
- foreign language skills
- good general education
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have a related university degree and solid practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Numerical understanding
- Independence
- Language skills
- Conceptual work
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 check current economic data. Then you summarise the results in a clear presentation. You compare different scenarios to develop sound advice for your clients.
- You examine financial markets and check the economic situation of individual countries.
- You analyse investment plans and assess the financial viability of projects.
- You prepare business and financial accounts for public and private clients.
- You monitor economic forecasts and derive strategic measures from them.
- You create statistics on topics like climate change or health costs.
- You advise companies on economic challenges and optimise their processes.
- You teach at universities or work actively on research projects.
Working conditions
You work in public administration, banks, insurance companies, or research institutes. Your daily routine varies greatly depending on the location. Yet the professional requirements always remain challenging.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Numerical understanding
- Independence
- Language skills
- Conceptual work
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic markets
- Complex data
- Need for coordination
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