controller salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 104 464

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How much does a controller earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time controller earns an average gross salary of CHF 104 464 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 215 000, based on 3 852 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

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 76 765
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 850
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 676
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 294
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 133
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 893
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 566
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 104 307

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 188. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 605 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 188
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 024
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 379
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 360
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 024
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 605
Average salary CHF 104 457
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 103 999. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 109 169 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 999
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 169
Average salary CHF 104 322
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 119 711 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for controller, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 119 7116 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 118 0002 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 1879 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 3503 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 0006 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 110 5001 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 0009 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 4594 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 108 0009 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 106 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for controller

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

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Throughout Switzerland

controller

CHF 104 464

average salary

Salary by canton

controller

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 100 650
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 829
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 422
Fribourg average salary CHF 107 721
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 428
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 265
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 101 415
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 106 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 175
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 379
Valais average salary CHF 96 911
Zug average salary CHF 125 000
Zurich average salary CHF 112 000
Average salary CHF 104 464