executive manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 95 977

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How much does a executive manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time executive manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 977 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 268 000, based on 1 402 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

executive manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 889
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 97 644
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 97 644
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 413
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 641
Men: 55+average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 000
Average salary CHF 95 979

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 375 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 481
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 892
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 290
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 106 375
Average salary CHF 95 980
+8%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for executive manager have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 95 106. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

executive manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 962
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 106
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 037
Average salary CHF 95 995

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 133 540 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 133 54081 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 132 00091 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 127 5009 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 117 75067 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 111 735315 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 25091 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 109 0996 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 106 800184 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 512135 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 105 00083 jobs

Salary by cantons for executive manager

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

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Throughout Switzerland

executive manager

CHF 95 901

average salary

Salary by canton

executive manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 886
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 166
Basel Land average salary CHF 104 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 98 425
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 600
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 375
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 289
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 185
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 93 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 300
Valais average salary CHF 97 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 250
Average salary CHF 95 901