director administration salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 117 148

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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 117 148 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 17 100 to CHF 262 000, based on 1 584 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 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 150
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 550
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 119 498
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 181
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 126 332
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 126 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 332
Women: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 117 081

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 105 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 983 per year.

Salary by work experience

director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 637
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 927
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 983
Average salary CHF 117 108
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 118 722. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 891
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 722
Average salary CHF 117 141

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 0002 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 153 3253 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 136 0007 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 0007 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 130 0006 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 127 0509 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 124 0916 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 123 00029 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 123 0003 jobs

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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

director administration

CHF 117 136

average salary

Salary by canton

director administration

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 555
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 115 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 119 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 375
Geneva average salary CHF 125 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 93 502
Lucerne average salary CHF 124 628
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 108 904
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 117 279
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 109 850
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 108 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 114 000
Valais average salary CHF 99 855
Zug average salary CHF 141 935
Zurich average salary CHF 130 002
Average salary CHF 117 136