director of innovation salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 162 500

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How much does a director of innovation earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of innovation earns an average gross salary of CHF 162 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 400 to CHF 325 000, based on 84 entries.
  • Updated 14 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 of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 97 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 62 001
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 152 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 155 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 197 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 229 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 161 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 162 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 134 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 194 625 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 134 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 173 375
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 194 625
Average salary CHF 162 500
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 180 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 185 000 per year.

Salary trend

director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 185 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 168 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
Average salary CHF 162 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of innovation is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 210 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 195 0003 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 187 45020 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 0001 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 176 5002 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 174 6751 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00012 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 167 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 160 0002 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 156 4251 job

Salary by cantons for director of innovation

The top two high-paying cantons for director of innovation 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 of innovation

CHF 162 500

average salary

Salary by canton

director of innovation

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 164 500
Average salary CHF 162 500