Wie viel verdient ein Sachbearbeiter?
How much does a clerk earn?
The salary of a clerk depends heavily on the specialist area, region, professional experience and size of the company. According to current surveys, the average annual salary in Switzerland is around CHF 70,000, with significant differences depending on the sector:
- Accounting / Bookkeeping: CHF 59'900 - 94'800
- Personnel / HR: CHF 62'000 - 88'000
- Technology / Industry: CHF 65'000 - 85'000
- Marketing / Communication: CHF 57'000 - 76'000
- Management / Administration: CHF 68'000 - 100'000
- Logistics / Purchasing: CHF 54'000 - 70'000
- Banks & insurances: CHF 58'000 - 99'000
These values are based on large salary platforms and provide a realistic orientation for the salary clerk. Regional differences should be particularly emphasized: In cantons such as Zurich or Geneva, salaries are above average, while in rural areas or in Ticino, salaries are sometimes significantly lower.
If you want to advance professionally, you can not only expand your professional skills with targeted continuing, further training, but often also increase your salary in the long term.
Note: The figures given here are for guidance only. Actual wages may vary depending on the school, industry and work experience. Each educational institution can provide its own estimates of salary development after the clerk course. Ask the desired school directly - simply use our contact form. You will then receive a precise answer, tailored to your educational path.