portfolio manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 141 592

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How much does a portfolio manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time portfolio manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 141 592 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 340 000, based on 518 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 164 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 160 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 178 775
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 173 781
Men: 55+average salary CHF 180 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 141 415

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a portfolio manager relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 121 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 185 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 167 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 185 000
Average salary CHF 141 275
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for portfolio manager have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 155 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 155 000 per year.

Salary trend

portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 141 415

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a portfolio manager is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 300 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 300 00015 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 172 56127 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 166 00022 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 160 0056 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 75049 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 150 0004 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 145 00010 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 140 00014 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 129 1819 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 128 50012 jobs

Salary by cantons for portfolio manager

The top two high-paying cantons for portfolio manager are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

portfolio manager

CHF 141 591

average salary

Salary by canton

portfolio manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 118 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 167 700
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 126 750
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 140 000
Zurich average salary CHF 156 000
Average salary CHF 141 591