Average Outside Sales Representative Salary in Switzerland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Outside Sales Representative salary for 2024 in Switzerland and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Swiss franc. To keep things simple, we are using the CHF currency code instead of the currency symbol Fr..

How Much Does an Outside Sales Representative Make in Switzerland?

An Outside Sales Representative working in Switzerland will typically earn around 99,700 CHF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 45,000 CHF to the highest average salary of 160,700 CHF.

Average Annual Salary
99,700 CHF
Average Monthly Salary
8,308 CHF

Lowest Annual Salary
45,000 CHF
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,750 CHF

Highest Annual Salary
160,700 CHF
Highest Monthly Salary
13,391 CHF

These are average salaries for an Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Outside Sales Representative to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Outside Sales Representative salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Outside Sales Representative Salaries in Switzerland

So we've looked at the average salaries an Outside Sales Representative will earn in Switzerland. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Outside Sales Representative can earn between 45,000 CHF and 160,700 CHF on average in Switzerland. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland is 109,000 CHF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 109,000 CHF, and 50% of the population earn more than 109,000 CHF.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Outside Sales Representative salary in Switzerland, 25% of the population are earning less than 68,200 CHF while 75% of the population earn more than 68,200 CHF.

75% of the population earn less than 146,700 CHF, and 25% of the population earn more than 146,700 CHF.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Outside Sales Representative Salary by Experience Level in Switzerland

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average outside sales representative salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 50,600 CHF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Outside Sales Representative salary would increase to 68,300 CHF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Outside Sales Representative, the average salary would be 102,700 CHF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 127,700 CHF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Outside Sales Representative with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 138,700 CHF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Outside Sales Representative with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 150,100 CHF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
50,600 CHF
2-5 Years +34%
68,300 CHF
5-10 Years +48%
102,700 CHF
10-15 Years +22%
127,700 CHF
15-20 Years +9%
138,700 CHF
20+ Years +8%
150,100 CHF

Outside Sales Representative Salary by Education Level in Switzerland

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland with a high school education can earn an average salary of 61,400 CHF.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 95,300 CHF.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 156,200 CHF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
61,400 CHF
Certificate or Diploma +57%
95,300 CHF
Bachelor's Degree +68%
156,200 CHF

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Switzerland is around 51,600 to 155,000 CHF and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Outside Sales Representative Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Switzerland, a male outside sales representative will earn an average of 99,600 CHF, while a female outside sales representative will earn around 103,600 CHF.

This means that a male outside sales representative earns approximately 4% less than a female outside sales representative for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Switzerland

Male
99,600 CHF
Female +4%
103,600 CHF

Outside Sales Representative Average Pay Raise in Switzerland

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland is around 12% every 14 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Switzerland is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that an Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Switzerland for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Switzerland.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Outside Sales Representative Bonus and Incentive Rates in Switzerland

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Outside Sales Representative is a high bonus based job, with 86% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

14% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
86%
No Bonus
14%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Switzerland earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
127,700 CHF
Private Sector -5%
121,800 CHF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Outside Sales Representative

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Outside Sales Representative in Switzerland.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 CHF
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,200 CHF
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 158,700 CHF
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 263,900 CHF
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 204,900 CHF
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,300 CHF
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,000 CHF
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 118,900 CHF
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 163,800 CHF
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 127,700 CHF
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 49,700 CHF
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 111,700 CHF
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 197,600 CHF
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,500 CHF
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 153,800 CHF
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 127,600 CHF
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 CHF
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 250,600 CHF
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 165,900 CHF
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,200 CHF
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 153,700 CHF
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 CHF
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 151,800 CHF
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 102,700 CHF
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,000 CHF
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 274,000 CHF
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 93,600 CHF
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,500 CHF
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 189,800 CHF
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,200 CHF
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,600 CHF
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 123,000 CHF
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 93,900 CHF
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 141,000 CHF
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,600 CHF
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 156,200 CHF
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 139,100 CHF
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 151,800 CHF
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,700 CHF
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 114,600 CHF
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 103,600 CHF
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 209,700 CHF
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 160,600 CHF
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 263,700 CHF
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 86,600 CHF
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 164,100 CHF
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 158,900 CHF
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 CHF
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 239,000 CHF
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,700 CHF
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 263,700 CHF
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 272,800 CHF
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 182,400 CHF
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 59,200 CHF
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 160,600 CHF
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,700 CHF
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 93,100 CHF
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,300 CHF
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,900 CHF
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,700 CHF
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 156,200 CHF
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 176,300 CHF
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 205,700 CHF
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,500 CHF
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 CHF
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 58,800 CHF
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 81,700 CHF
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,600 CHF
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,200 CHF
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,200 CHF
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 239,000 CHF
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 89,400 CHF
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 169,700 CHF
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 218,700 CHF
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 87,000 CHF
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 134,100 CHF
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 140,200 CHF
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,300 CHF
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,600 CHF
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 125,400 CHF
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,700 CHF
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 63,200 CHF
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 137,100 CHF
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,700 CHF
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 146,700 CHF
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,700 CHF
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,300 CHF
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 141,000 CHF
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 103,600 CHF
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 160,700 CHF
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 211,200 CHF
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 121,800 CHF
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,100 CHF
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 134,700 CHF
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 206,100 CHF
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,000 CHF

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Switzerland, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Basel 114,600 CHF
Bern 105,200 CHF
Biel 94,200 CHF
Geneve 109,700 CHF
Lausanne 111,700 CHF
Lugano 93,200 CHF
Luzern 100,700 CHF
St. Gallen 93,800 CHF
Winterthur 103,600 CHF
Zurich 114,300 CHF

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