director administration salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 983

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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 116 983 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 17 100 to CHF 262 000, based on 1 656 entries.
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 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 94 983
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 92 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 118 420
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 016
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 498
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 500
Average salary CHF 116 986

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 104 242. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 462 per year.

Salary by work experience

director administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 961
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 242
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 171
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 074
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 462
Average salary CHF 116 983
+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 119 218. 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 119 218
Average salary CHF 116 986

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 146 375Set up Job Alert
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 0004 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 135 0003 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 133 0002 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 126 00016 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 125 0456 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 124 1773 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 123 750Set up Job Alert

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 117 000

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 115 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 109 160
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 119 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 450
Geneva average salary CHF 122 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 93 502
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 114 006
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 148 400
Zurich average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 117 000