directeur salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 139 957

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How much does a directeur earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time directeur earns an average gross salary of CHF 139 957 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 385 000, based on 9 613 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

directeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 121
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 528
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 133 177
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 131 743
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 154 859
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 156 215
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 001
Average salary CHF 139 996

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 120 778. 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

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 773
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 778
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 365
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 812
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 139 997
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 146 451. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 147 022 per year.

Salary trend

directeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 854
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 022
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 451
Average salary CHF 139 998

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a directeur is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 210 00040 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00063 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 190 00011 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 180 00038 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 00062 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 170 00031 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 170 00055 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 168 83320 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 165 50034 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 165 180130 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

directeur

CHF 139 989

average salary

Salary by canton

directeur

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 140 046
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 135 866
Basel Land average salary CHF 147 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 144 800
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 135 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 126 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 145 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 700
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 058
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 141 987
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 186 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 421
Average salary CHF 139 989