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Actuary Salary in Switzerland

The Switzerland median is $232,492 per year, with observed city pay up to Geneva at $232,492.

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Actuary in Switzerland: read the median against a +22% outlook

The Switzerland national median for a actuary is CHF 188'000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about CHF 188'000 in Geneva to CHF 188'000 in Geneva (1×).

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.

A modeled national band runs about CHF 123'700–CHF 266'600 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +22% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swiss city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat CHF 188'000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Switzerland shows about 0.2% CPI in 2025. A actuary raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.

How to use Actuary pay data in Switzerland

Start with the national median (CHF 188'000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Switzerland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: CHF 123'700 (10th) → CHF 188'000 (median) → CHF 266'600 (90th). Geneva’s observed median is CHF 188'000, with a local band about CHF 104'000–CHF 339'000. If an offer is “at the Switzerland median” but the job is in Geneva, you may still be under local market.

National median
$232,492
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,416
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$232,492
Geneva, GE
Hourly (national)
$111.77
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in Switzerland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Geneva, GE$232,492

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Switzerland?
The national median is about CHF 188'000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about CHF 188'000 to CHF 188'000.
Which Switzerland city pays actuarys the most?
Geneva, GE leads observed metros at about CHF 188'000 per year (0% vs national).
How many Switzerland cities have actuary salary data?
1 metros list observed actuary percentiles in CHF on this site.
Is actuary in demand in Switzerland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +22% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swiss industry mix.