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business developer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 115 382

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How much does a business developer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time business developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 115 382 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 255 000, based on 1 828 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

business developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 627
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 251
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 123 421
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 123 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 135 220
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 135 073
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 115 375

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 766. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 136 401 per year.

Salary by work experience

business developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 766
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 401
Average salary CHF 115 425
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for business developer have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 114 750. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 500 per year.

Salary trend

business developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 750
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 527
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 683
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 115 425
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a business developer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 133 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for business developer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 133 0009 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 128 2508 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 125 9003 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 121 00054 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00032 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 120 00026 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 0001 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 120 00011 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 119 0001 job
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 119 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for business developer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

business developer

CHF 115 425

average salary

Salary by canton

business developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 120 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 122 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 110 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 124 396
Fribourg average salary CHF 114 500
Geneva average salary CHF 109 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 123 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 117 441
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 115 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 113 541
Zug average salary CHF 129 276
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 115 425