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Lawyer Salary in Switzerland

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Switzerland median is $180,405 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$180,405
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,075
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$180,405
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$86.73
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$180,405
Geneva, GE$180,405
Basel, BS$180,405
Lausanne, VD$180,405
Bern, BE$180,405
Winterthur, ZH$180,405

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Related Legal salaries in Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Switzerland?
The national median lawyer salary in Switzerland is about CHF 146'000 per year (CHF 12'200 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 146'000 to CHF 146'000.
Which Switzerland city pays lawyers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 146'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 146'000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about CHF 80'300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 226'300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is lawyer in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.