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human resource manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 95 049

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How much does a human resource manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time human resource manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 049 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 647 to CHF 192 700, based on 6 134 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

human resource manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 364
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 093
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 066
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 024
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 601
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 104 463
Men: 55+average salary CHF 107 464
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 600
Average salary CHF 95 003

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 640. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 925 per year.

Salary by work experience

human resource manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 975
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 640
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 513
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 394
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 747
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 107 925
Average salary CHF 95 003
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 95 550. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 96 216 per year.

Salary trend

human resource manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 216
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 878
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
Average salary CHF 95 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a human resource manager is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for human resource manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 000156 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 76255 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 111 000118 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 106 50270 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 102 72529 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 99 14412 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 98 060213 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 97 26121 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 97 22477 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 17243 jobs

Salary by cantons for human resource manager

The top two high-paying cantons for human resource 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

human resource manager

CHF 95 001

average salary

Salary by canton

human resource manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 633
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 903
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 94 950
Geneva average salary CHF 96 688
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 714
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 274
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 102 120
Solothurn average salary CHF 93 333
Schwyz average salary CHF 96 200
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 000
Ticino average salary CHF 101 850
Uri average salary CHF 88 000
Vaud average salary CHF 91 936
Valais average salary CHF 84 933
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 339
Average salary CHF 95 001