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chief quality officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 106 710

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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 106 710 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 237 500, based on 1 395 entries.
  • Updated 3 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 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 441
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 399
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 106 676

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 99 100. 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 103 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 663
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 093
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 000
Average salary CHF 106 696
+20%

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 106 140. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 111 436 per year.

Salary trend

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 813
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 999
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 140
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 436
Average salary CHF 106 696
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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 0003 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 128 2505 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 122 0002 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 111 8544 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 110 1253 jobs
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 110 0002 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 106 607

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 118 350
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 453
Geneva average salary CHF 95 735
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 96 850
Lucerne average salary CHF 115 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 107 200
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 116 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 105 000
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 116 175
Average salary CHF 106 607