directeur salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 139 991

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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 139 991 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 385 000, based on 9 846 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 83 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 294
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 771
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 792
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 131 307
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 155 109
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 155 929
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 139 993

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 120 142. 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 124 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 142
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 285
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 139 984
+29%

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 146 367. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 147 021 per year.

Salary trend

directeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 909
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 021
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 367
Average salary CHF 139 969

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 00036 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00023 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 189 57313 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 180 00033 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 97956 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 170 00013 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 170 00045 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 169 83316 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 166 00030 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 163 555140 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 139 990

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 132 200
Berne average salary CHF 135 851
Basel Land average salary CHF 146 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 144 000
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 136 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 400
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 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 140 000
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 220
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 185 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 341
Average salary CHF 139 990