board member salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 140 400

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How much does a board member earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time board member earns an average gross salary of CHF 140 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 000 to CHF 390 000, based on 53 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 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

board member, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 122 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 140 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 175 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

board member, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 134 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 175 000
Average salary CHF 140 400
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for board member have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 138 149. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 175 000 per year.

Salary trend

board member, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 149
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 175 000
Average salary CHF 140 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a board member is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 294 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for board member, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 294 0002 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 242 50013 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 212 5001 job
  4. Education
    CHF 207 3122 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 182 0008 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 175 00024 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 150 0007 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 150 00011 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 140 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Insurance
    CHF 134 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for board member

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

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Throughout Switzerland

board member

CHF 140 400

average salary

Salary by canton

board member

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 140 400