chief operation officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 146 440

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How much does a chief operation officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief operation officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 146 440 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 375 000, based on 1 441 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

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 850
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 152 280
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 890
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 144 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 141 881
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 483
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 170 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 146 447

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 901
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 625
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
Average salary CHF 146 480
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief operation officer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 149 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 149 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
Average salary CHF 146 452

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operation officer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 195 000 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 195 0004 jobs
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 190 00012 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 183 7502 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 168 3835 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 164 036Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 0009 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 155 1785 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 153 0001 job
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 152 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief operation officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief operation officer

CHF 146 465

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operation officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 142 375
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 124 535
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 136 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 148 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 162 750
Average salary CHF 146 465