manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 104 908

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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 104 908 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 740 to CHF 290 000, based on 2 504 entries.
  • Updated 2 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 86 743
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 829
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 111 530
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 099
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 121 956
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 024
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 525
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 104 901

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 96 120. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 834
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 120
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 495
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 583
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 104 745
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 103 279. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 279
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 281
Average salary CHF 104 903

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 Banking / Financial institutions and Legal / Business advice 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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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 000370 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 136 750263 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 136 000167 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 135 085160 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 132 62585 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 130 00070 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 000126 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 117 10083 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 115 00081 jobs
  10. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 115 0009 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

manager

CHF 104 629

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 101 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 109 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 200
Geneva average salary CHF 94 833
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 120 000
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 133 250
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 100 743
Valais average salary CHF 76 500
Zug average salary CHF 134 000
Zurich average salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 104 629