How much does a judge make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 10,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $142,400
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerCHF 119,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedCHF 103,300
- Museum curatorCHF 86,700
- LibrarianCHF 89,490
- EconomistCHF 109,700
- AnthropologistCHF 88,460
- HistorianCHF 92,530
- PsychologistCHF 98,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 10,680 a month, CHF 128,200 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 86,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 152,700.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Switzerland or in United States?
In Switzerland: $142,400 a year against $139,400 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: CHF 128,200 a year against CHF 119,900 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate