chief quality officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 106 540

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How much does a chief quality officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief quality officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 106 540 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 238 000, based on 1 334 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 093
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 093
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 017
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 052
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 536
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 389
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 117 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 106 516

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 275. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 302
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 275
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 694
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 395
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 000
Average salary CHF 106 498
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 105 249. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 111 734 per year.

Salary trend

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 249
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 364
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 734
Average salary CHF 106 540

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief quality officer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 218 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 218 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 138 0002 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 128 7503 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 122 0003 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 111 8544 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 110 0001 job
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 107 3008 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief quality officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief quality officer

CHF 106 594

average salary

Salary by canton

chief quality officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 107 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 118 350
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 453
Geneva average salary CHF 96 985
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 95 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 115 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 107 600
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 106 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 116 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 200
Valais average salary CHF 110 500
Zug average salary CHF 120 000
Zurich average salary CHF 113 637
Average salary CHF 106 594