Which country pays the highest salary after a master in finance in Europe?

It’s surprising how often students overlook Switzerland because of the language factor ,  but it’s where finance jobs pay the most in Europe.

• Average salaries for fresh Master’s in Finance grads range from CHF 85,000–90,000, and in firms like Pictet or Lombard Odier, bonuses can easily add another 15–25%.
• The job market is small but high-value. Most roles are in wealth management or cross-border finance, not as much investment banking like in London.
• For those fluent in German or French, access to client-facing roles increases dramatically. But even without that, roles in global teams or back-end finance are available in firms like Credit Suisse.
• Living expenses are high, but Switzerland’s low income tax makes up for it ,  especially compared to the UK or France.
• One overlooked benefit: Swiss work visas are granted more easily if the job is high-paying, especially for finance roles with skill shortages.

It’s not easy to get in, but for raw salary, it’s unmatched.