Accountant Salary in Geneva
Benchmark snapshot
For Accountant in Geneva, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 155'784 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 72'696 to CHF 248'924.
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Salary bands for Accountant in Geneva
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 72'696 – CHF 115'584 (Median CHF 88'764) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 88'764 – CHF 155'784 (Median CHF 115'584) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 115'584 – CHF 216'456 (Median CHF 155'784) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 155'784 – CHF 248'924 (Median CHF 216'456) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 24 in the Genferseeregion 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 Genferseeregion
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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
Geneva is represented by the FSO Lake Geneva gross region, which also covers Vaud and Valais. Treat the result as a regional benchmark rather than a Geneva-city-only estimate.
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 Geneva? +
The median is CHF 155'784 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 72'696 to CHF 248'924.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 24 in the Genferseeregion 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 Genferseeregion. Last reviewed: 2024.