investment director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 145 000

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How much does a investment director earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time investment director earns an average gross salary of CHF 145 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 55 000 to CHF 360 000, based on 70 entries.
  • 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

investment director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 137 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 120 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 151 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 220 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 145 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 123 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 205 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

investment director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 205 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 145 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 170 100. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 176 000 per year.

Salary trend

investment director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 176 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 100
Average salary CHF 145 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a investment director is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 270 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for investment director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 270 0001 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 266 0001 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 157 5005 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 150 0003 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 137 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 112 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A2 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for investment director

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

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Throughout Switzerland

investment director

CHF 145 000

average salary

Salary by canton

investment director

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 157 500
Average salary CHF 145 000