Public Sector (Switzerland)

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SALARY PROFILES

AVG. GROSS SALARY ($)

US$ 88,508

AVG. GROSS SALARY

CHF 84,147

AVG. NET SALARY

CHF 69,026

UPDATED: 28 Jan 2019

Difference gross vs. net (take home): 17%

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What is average salary for Public Sector in Switzerland?

Based on our survey (14 individual salary profiles) average GROSS salary for Public Sector in Switzerland is CHF 84,147. Average NET salary is CHF 69,026. The most frequent GROSS salary is CHF 84,633. The most frequent education is Masters Degree. The most frequent experience are 4-8 Years.

Career	Avg. gross salary	(in USD)	Profiles
Public Administration	CHF 82,333	US$ 87,221	03
Public Relations	CHF 64,584	US$ 65,864	02

City	Avg. gross salary	(in USD)	Profiles
Geneva	CHF 78,516	US$ 82,884	10
Bern	CHF 83,000	US$ 84,405	02

Salary profiles from individual employees for Public Sector in Switzerland

Below is the list of 14 individual salary profiles - all added on this website.

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(14/14) FINANCE MANAGER Posted: 28 Jan 2019 Bern Public Sector Public Administration Masters Degree, 8-12 years: "Finance Manager international accounting" Individual GROSS salary: CHF 78,000 US$ 80,048 Profile details »
(13/14) DIRECTOR Posted: 14 Jan 2019 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Masters Degree, 8-12 years: "Director NGO sector" Individual GROSS salary: CHF 90,000 US$ 92,364 Profile details »
(12/14) PHILANTHROPY COORDINATOR Posted: 06 Sep 2018 St. Gallen Public Sector Public Relations Some College, 4-8 years: "Fundraising, Marketing" Individual GROSS salary: CHF 81,900 US$ 84,051 Profile details »
(11/14) RESEARCHER Posted: 17 Nov 2017 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Masters Degree, 2-4 years: "Researcher on employment in an international organisation" Individual GROSS salary: CHF 26,400 US$ 26,628 Profile details »
(10/14) PUBLIC RELATIONS Posted: 16 Jun 2017 Geneva Public Sector Public Relations Some College, 16-20 years: "Responsible to drive vip's for conferences at un." Individual GROSS salary: CHF 47,268 US$ 47,677 Profile details » HOW MUCH TO PAY EMPLOYEES? WHAT SALARY SHOULD YOU ASK FOR? Estimate and compare your salary »
(9/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 10 May 2017 Bern Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Masters Degree, 1-2 years: "Federal Department of Foreign Affaires" Individual GROSS salary: CHF 88,000 US$ 88,762 Profile details »
(8/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 19 Dec 2016 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Masters Degree, 8-12 years: "Humanitarian - International Organization" Individual GROSS salary: CHF 120,000 US$ 121,047 Profile details »
(7/14) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Posted: 14 Jun 2016 Geneva Public Sector Public Administration Masters Degree, 1-2 years: "I am an Intern at the International Labour Organization." Individual GROSS salary: CHF 24,000 US$ 24,209 Profile details »
(6/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 21 Mar 2016 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Masters Degree, 2-4 years: "UN agency consultant on project development and implementation. salary without tax." Individual GROSS salary: CHF 60,000 US$ 60,523 Profile details »
(5/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 11 Apr 2015 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Doctorate Degree education, 8-12 years of experience. Individual GROSS salary: CHF 84,000 US$ 90,688 Profile details » HOW MUCH TO PAY EMPLOYEES? WHAT SALARY SHOULD YOU ASK FOR? Estimate and compare your salary »
(4/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 24 Feb 2015 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Masters Degree education, 4-8 years of experience. Individual GROSS salary: CHF 104,495 US$ 112,815 Profile details »
(3/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 08 Oct 2014 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Doctorate Degree education, 4-8 years of experience. Individual GROSS salary: CHF 120,000 US$ 133,107 Profile details »
(2/14) OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER Posted: 12 Sep 2013 Geneva Public Sector Other Public Sector Career Doctorate Degree education, 4-8 years of experience. Individual GROSS salary: CHF 109,000 US$ 119,786 Profile details »
(1/14) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Posted: 25 May 2012 Basel Public Sector Public Administration Masters Degree education, 4-8 years of experience. Individual GROSS salary: CHF 145,000 US$ 157,404 Profile details »

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SURVEY BY LEVELS PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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Salary levels	Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles (frequency)
145K	US$ 157,404	CHF 145,000	01
125K	US$ 127,077	CHF 120,000	02
105K	US$ 116,300	CHF 106,747	02
95K	US$ 92,364	CHF 90,000	01
85K	US$ 87,833	CHF 84,633	03
75K	US$ 80,048	CHF 78,000	01
65K	US$ 60,523	CHF 60,000	01
45K	US$ 47,677	CHF 47,268	01
25K	US$ 25,419	CHF 25,200	02

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SURVEY BY GENDER PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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	Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
Male	US$ 94,407	CHF 89,783	08
Female	US$ 80,642	CHF 76,632	06

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SURVEY BY EDUCATION PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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	Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
Doctorate Degree	US$ 114,527	CHF 104,333	03
Masters Degree	US$ 84,867	CHF 81,766	09
Some College	US$ 65,864	CHF 64,584	02

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SURVEY BY EXPERIENCE PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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	Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
16-20 Years	US$ 47,677	CHF 47,268	01
8-12 Years	US$ 96,037	CHF 93,000	04
4-8 Years	US$ 121,432	CHF 112,079	05
2-4 Years	US$ 43,576	CHF 43,200	02
1-2 Years	US$ 56,485	CHF 56,000	02

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SURVEY BY AGES PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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	Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
69-74	US$ 47,677	CHF 47,268	01
33-38	US$ 106,173	CHF 100,166	06
27-32	US$ 93,448	CHF 88,679	05
22-26	US$ 43,576	CHF 43,200	02

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SURVEY BY CAREERS PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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#		Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
1.	Other Public Sector Career	US$ 93,969	CHF 89,099	09
2.	Public Administration	US$ 87,221	CHF 82,333	03
3.	Public Relations	US$ 65,864	CHF 64,584	02

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SURVEY BY WORK PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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	Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
Permanent	US$ 109,965	CHF 103,232	06
Contract	US$ 72,415	CHF 69,833	08

SURVEY BY CITIES PUBLIC SECTOR SWITZERLAND

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#		Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
1.	Bern Public Sector	US$ 84,405	CHF 83,000	02
2.	Geneva Public Sector	US$ 82,884	CHF 78,516	10

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SURVEY BY COUNTRIES PUBLIC SECTOR

#		Average GROSS Salary (USD)	Average GROSS Salary	Salary profiles
1.	Switzerland	US$ 88,508	CHF 84,147	14
2.	France Public Sector	US$ 78,544	EUR 64,100	10
3.	Australia Public Sector	US$ 77,935	AU$ 88,352	55
4.	Germany Public Sector	US$ 77,215	EUR 61,042	14
5.	Norway Public Sector	US$ 75,630	NOK 569,302	17
6.	United States Public Sector	US$ 69,729	US$ 69,729	428
7.	Canada Public Sector	US$ 69,133	CA$ 76,836	124
8.	Finland Public Sector	US$ 58,848	EUR 50,000	05
9.	Italy Public Sector	US$ 53,498	EUR 41,412	09
10.	United Kingdom Public Sector	US$ 53,293	GBP 34,853	81
11.	Slovenia Public Sector	US$ 38,989	EUR 29,520	05
12.	Mexico Public Sector	US$ 26,136	MXN 505,390	05
13.	Malaysia Public Sector	US$ 22,635	MYR 83,190	34
14.	India Public Sector	US$ 19,357	INR 1,163,587	36