business developer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 115 347

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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 115 347 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 255 000, based on 1 721 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

business developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 613
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 966
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 639
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 123 385
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 139 288
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 700
Average salary CHF 115 340

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 105 000. 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 105 337
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 150
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 401
Average salary CHF 115 292
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 114 760. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 750 per year.

Salary trend

business developer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 250
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 760
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 260
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 750
Average salary CHF 115 378

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a business developer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 134 000 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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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 134 0003 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 129 00018 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 122 9504 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 122 50074 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 120 50022 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00017 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 0005 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 120 00021 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 119 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 119 46710 jobs

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 115 287

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 121 333
Basel Land average salary CHF 110 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 122 198
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 107 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 126 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 117 805
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 250
Valais average salary CHF 114 400
Zug average salary CHF 129 276
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 115 287