How much do you earn in Switzerland? Austrians ask themselves this question whenever they want to move to Switzerland or become a cross-border commuter. Krone+ shows where you can earn money and which jobs in which sectors are particularly popular.
Life in Switzerland always sounds attractive: high salaries, lots of nature and an extremely high quality of life that is unsurpassed by any other country. While the gross average salary in Austria in 2023 was 57,731 euros per year for full-time employees, Switzerland has around 78,000 francs (about 83,000 euros) gross per year. Depending on the sector, salaries can be up to four times higher. But there are a few things to keep in mind:
Source: Krone
I’m Ben Stock, a journalist and author at Today Times Live. I specialize in economic news and have been working in the news industry for over five years. My experience spans from local journalism to international business reporting. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of the world’s leading economists and financial experts, giving me an insight into global trends that is unique among journalists.
