key account manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 114 952

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How much does a key account manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time key account manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 114 952 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 234 000, based on 2 947 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

key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 119 551
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 118 395
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 167
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 114 933

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 107 996. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 996
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 223
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 116
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 717
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 600
Average salary CHF 114 956
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 112 326. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 556 per year.

Salary trend

key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 125
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 811
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 326
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 556
Average salary CHF 114 934

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a key account manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 138 965 annually. Followed by Insurance and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 138 9659 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 134 57511 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 128 00039 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 125 00027 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 125 00022 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 6253 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 117 61619 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 115 00014 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 113 5006 jobs

Salary by cantons for key account manager

The top two high-paying cantons for key account 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

key account manager

CHF 114 966

average salary

Salary by canton

key account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 115 059
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 113 525
Basel Land average salary CHF 105 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 111 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 116 000
Geneva average salary CHF 104 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 112 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 110 802
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 110 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 120 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 108 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 120 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 117 000
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 114 966