chairman salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 152 250

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How much does a chairman earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chairman earns an average gross salary of CHF 152 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 760 to CHF 460 000, based on 27 entries.
  • Updated 19 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

chairman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 141 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 300 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 152 250

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 280 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chairman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 280 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 171 110
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 146 125
Average salary CHF 152 250
-48%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chairman have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 171 110. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 254 500 per year.

Salary trend

chairman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 254 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 171 110
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 645
Average salary CHF 152 250

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chairman is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 420 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chairman, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 420 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 300 0001 job
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 280 0001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 200 0001 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 200 0002 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 2902 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 105 1501 job
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 0003 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 48 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chairman

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chairman

CHF 152 250

average salary

Salary by canton

chairman

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 152 250