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directeur salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 140 000

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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 140 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 385 000, based on 10 181 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 83 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 552
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 398
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 035
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 793
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 131 316
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 154 844
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 156 859
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 642
Average salary CHF 139 998

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 120 558. 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 124 139
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 558
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 380
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 139 998
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 145 796. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 146 824 per year.

Salary trend

directeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 676
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 263
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 824
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 796
Average salary CHF 139 995
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a directeur is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 206 400 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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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 206 40034 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00024 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 189 1468 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 181 00028 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 81257 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 170 00012 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 170 00035 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 169 00012 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 166 00020 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 163 900101 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 139 995

average salary

Salary by canton

directeur

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 280
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 136 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 652
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 111 250
Jura average salary CHF 110 900
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 881
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 144 162
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 146 529
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 141 327
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 182 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 382
Average salary CHF 139 995