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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 216 000, based on 3 798 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 salary104k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 850
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 875
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 720
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 320
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 131
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 177
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 123 406
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 123 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 116 250
Average salary CHF 104 346

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 96 411. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 868 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary104k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 411
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 081
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 552
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 274
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 003
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 868
Average salary CHF 104 348
+30%

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 104 129. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 109 458 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary104k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 129
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 458
Average salary CHF 104 364
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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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  1. Utilities
    CHF 119 7118 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 117 9022 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 16618 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 2505 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 00012 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 0006 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 60012 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 108 00015 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 106 0002 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 salary104k
Aargau average salary CHF 109 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 100 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 223
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 211
Fribourg average salary CHF 107 442
Geneva average salary CHF 103 190
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 584
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 82 582
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 707
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 106 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 89 100
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 750
Valais average salary CHF 96 911
Zug average salary CHF 125 000
Zurich average salary CHF 112 000
Average salary CHF 104 464