human resources manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 95 000

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How much does a human resources manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time human resources manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 647 to CHF 192 130, based on 6 221 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 resources manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 203
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 087
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 046
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 933
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 430
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 107 348
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 591
Average salary CHF 95 002

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 453. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 909 per year.

Salary by work experience

human resources manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 836
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 453
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 483
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 442
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 311
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 107 909
Average salary CHF 95 042
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for human resources 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 96 191 per year.

Salary trend

human resources manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 191
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 835
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 516
Average salary CHF 95 037
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a human resources 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 resources manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 000183 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 76254 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 00099 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 106 83859 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 103 37534 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 99 14415 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 98 147204 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 97 40825 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 17242 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 96 86285 jobs

Salary by cantons for human resources manager

The top two high-paying cantons for human resources 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 resources manager

CHF 95 000

average salary

Salary by canton

human resources manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 600
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 96 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 111
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 182
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 102 120
Solothurn average salary CHF 92 766
Schwyz average salary CHF 97 783
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 886
Ticino average salary CHF 101 850
Uri average salary CHF 88 000
Vaud average salary CHF 91 884
Valais average salary CHF 83 442
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 95 000