director administration salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 903

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How much does a director administration earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director administration earns an average gross salary of CHF 116 903 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 17 100 to CHF 262 000, based on 1 725 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

director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 82 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 700
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 171
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 589
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 722
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 307
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 129 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 116 965

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 182. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 939 per year.

Salary by work experience

director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 844
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 182
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 873
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 834
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 939
Average salary CHF 116 851
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director administration have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 118 005. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 172
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 005
Average salary CHF 116 974
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director administration is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 165 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 165 0007 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 146 3752 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 140 0001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 0004 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 135 0002 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 126 16613 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 126 0006 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 125 7505 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 124 1771 job

Salary by cantons for director administration

The top two high-paying cantons for director administration are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

director administration

CHF 116 892

average salary

Salary by canton

director administration

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 405
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 115 353
Basel Land average salary CHF 109 160
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 125
Geneva average salary CHF 121 217
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 83 629
Lucerne average salary CHF 125 405
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 107 808
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 117 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 109 850
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 113 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 114 010
Valais average salary CHF 102 750
Zug average salary CHF 148 400
Zurich average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 116 892