design manager salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 68 salary entriesCHF 109 250

Median

Updated 13 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 102 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 155 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for design manager have changed over time.

In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 90 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a design manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 195 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for design manager, Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by cantons for design manager

The top two high-paying cantons for design manager are Basel-Stadt and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.