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creative director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 110 000

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How much does a creative director earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time creative director earns an average gross salary of CHF 110 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 260 000, based on 131 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

creative director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 102 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 825
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 837
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 500
Average salary CHF 110 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

creative director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 386
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 850
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 110 000
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for creative director have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 125 per year.

Salary trend

creative director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 125
Average salary CHF 110 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a creative director is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 176 450 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for creative director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 176 4501 job
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 159 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 157 5002 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 139 0001 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 134 454Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 129 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 115 250Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for creative director

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

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Throughout Switzerland

creative director

CHF 110 000

average salary

Salary by canton

creative director

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 110 000