chief quality officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 106 717

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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 106 717 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 235 000, based on 1 444 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 58 334
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 334
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 218
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 347
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 388
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 393
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 106 768

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 99 050. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 065
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 050
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 663
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 410
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 500
Average salary CHF 106 717
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 106 105. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 112 196 per year.

Salary trend

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 813
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 998
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 105
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 196
Average salary CHF 106 759
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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 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 133 0001 job
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 130 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 128 2505 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 122 1002 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0004 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 111 7002 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 110 1253 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 109 50012 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 106 716

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 107 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 118 675
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 135 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 453
Geneva average salary CHF 97 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 96 887
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 107 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 105 250
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 115 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 109 050
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 100 444
Valais average salary CHF 110 500
Zug average salary CHF 120 000
Zurich average salary CHF 116 675
Average salary CHF 106 716