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manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 103 778

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How much does a manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 103 778 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 080 to CHF 290 000, based on 2 644 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

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 425
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 060
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 630
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 611
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 035
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 109 722
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 109 200
Average salary CHF 103 823

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 010
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 743
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 750
Average salary CHF 103 784
+11%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 100 356. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 356
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 937
Average salary CHF 103 702
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a manager is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 000321 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 136 000130 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 000237 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 133 17195 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 131 000103 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 125 86848 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 000138 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 117 100102 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 115 25082 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 112 000115 jobs

Salary by cantons for manager

The top two high-paying cantons for 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

manager

CHF 103 704

average salary

Salary by canton

manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 120 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 102 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 106 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 000
Geneva average salary CHF 94 388
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 102 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 116 125
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 125 450
Schwyz average salary CHF 205 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 87 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 100 000
Valais average salary CHF 76 500
Zug average salary CHF 134 000
Zurich average salary CHF 125 812
Average salary CHF 103 704