Every year, the Ministry of Labor and Employment of the canton of Zurich publishes a report listing the current salary and wage levels for almost all major professions. This year, under the cover of this 800-page document, data such as the minimum wage received in the first year of work in a chosen profession and the range of possible income growth based on age and work experience are also indicated.
Of course, at first glance, these figures may seem fantastically high. But, as the Swissinfo.ch portal notes, it is important to remember that the cost of living in Switzerland is also very high. For example, a one-hour tram ride in the city of Bern costs 4.80 Swiss francs (price without discounts), which in terms of Ukrainian currency is about 130 hryvnias.
MONTHLY MINIMUM SALARY,
based on nationwide recommendations or averages for the first year of work PROFESSION SALARY
in Swiss francs Hairdresser 2,601
Graphic designer 3,800
Florist 3,800
Salesperson 3,900
Carpenter/joiner 4,018
Postman 4,031 Baker 4,051 Auto mechanic (canton of Zurich) 4,450 Farmer 4,500 Train conductor 4,558 Software developer 4,608 Bus driver 4,858 Dentist 4,930 Football player 5,400 Civil engineer 5,411 Journalist 5,551 Social worker (canton of Zurich) 6,246 Pilot 6,576 Primary school teacher (canton of Zurich) 7,398 Bank credit expert 7,788 Army officer 8,142 Pastor 9,084 Prosecutor 10,400 Chief physician of a hospital (canton of Zurich) 12,824 Member of government 37,083