Accountant Salary in Basel
Benchmark snapshot
For Accountant in Basel, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 147'264 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 71'880 to CHF 229'025.
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Salary bands for Accountant in Basel
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 71'880 – CHF 111'084 (Median CHF 87'792) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 87'792 – CHF 147'264 (Median CHF 111'084) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 111'084 – CHF 199'152 (Median CHF 147'264) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 147'264 – CHF 229'025 (Median CHF 199'152) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 24 in the Nordwestschweiz gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts.
Source basis: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 24, Grossregion Nordwestschweiz
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Role mapping
Accounting and fiduciary work is mapped to the business and administration profession group. Professional certification, client responsibility, audit exposure and company size can move compensation beyond the benchmark.
Regional scope
Basel is represented by the FSO Northwestern Switzerland gross region, covering Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and Aargau. City-specific employer premiums are not isolated.
How to use the result
Compare like with like: annual gross base salary, workload, experience and responsibility. Bonus, equity, shift supplements, pension terms and taxes can change total compensation. Treat the percentile as an orientation point for a conversation, not as an exact valuation of an individual offer.
FAQ
What does a accountant earn in Basel? +
The median is CHF 147'264 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 71'880 to CHF 229'025.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 24 in the Nordwestschweiz gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts. Sources: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 24, Grossregion Nordwestschweiz. Last reviewed: 2024.