director of product development salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 117 338

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How much does a director of product development earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of product development earns an average gross salary of CHF 117 338 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 304 to CHF 265 000, based on 140 entries.
  • Updated 6 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 product development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 750
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 976
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 779
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 121 342
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 117 600
Men: 55+average salary CHF 154 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 117 338

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of product development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 570
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 725
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 122 500
Average salary CHF 117 338
+6%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 120 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary trend

director of product development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 750
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 460
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 117 338

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of product development is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 241 500 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of product development, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 241 5001 job
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 180 0001 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 150 0002 jobs
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 144 8007 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 136 2504 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 131 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for director of product development

The top two high-paying cantons for director of product development 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 product development

CHF 117 337

average salary

Salary by canton

director of product development

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 120 000
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 122 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 157 175
Average salary CHF 117 337