controller salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 104 118

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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 104 118 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 216 000, based on 3 636 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 73 450
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 73 008
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 557
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 193
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 372
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 372
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 123 490
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 829
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 250
Average salary CHF 104 120

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 96 426. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 080 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 426
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 012
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 602
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 933
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 045
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 080
Average salary CHF 104 118
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 109 103 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 103
Average salary CHF 104 123

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 118 755 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 118 7551 job
  2. Insurance
    CHF 118 0005 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 50013 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 2507 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 00013 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 110 5001 job
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 00013 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 00010 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 108 0007 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 106 0005 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

controller

CHF 104 113

average salary

Salary by canton

controller

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 106 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 100 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 617
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 111 950
Fribourg average salary CHF 106 221
Geneva average salary CHF 105 000
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 82 582
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 707
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 108 000
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 101 550
Valais average salary CHF 96 911
Zug average salary CHF 125 000
Zurich average salary CHF 111 987
Average salary CHF 104 113