Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
directeur, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 85 317
Women: 16-25median CHF 83 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 94 345
Women: 25-35median CHF 93 683
Men: 35-45median CHF 133 697
Women: 35-45median CHF 132 201
Men: 45-55median CHF 155 219
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 156 732
Women: 55+median CHF 150 002
median CHF 139 919
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a directeur relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 121 624. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
directeur, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 121 624
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 122 188
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 095
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 160 000
median CHF 139 933
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for directeur have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 146 856. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 148 468 per year.
The highest paying industry for a directeur is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 205 700 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for directeur, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 205 70041 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 00039 jobs
Insurance
CHF 189 57322 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 180 00019 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 180 00083 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 170 02015 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 00066 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 170 00070 jobs
Utilities
CHF 166 000256 jobs
Industry various
CHF 165 800105 jobs
Salary by cantons for directeur
The top two high-paying cantons for directeur are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
