operations manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 185

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How much does a operations manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time operations manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 185 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 800 to CHF 235 500, based on 1 135 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 035
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 070
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 233
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 796
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 115 328
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 978
Women: 55+average salary CHF 126 978
Average salary CHF 94 211

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 462 per year.

Salary by work experience

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 683
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 195
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 010
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 122 462
Average salary CHF 94 195
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 95 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 914 per year.

Salary trend

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 914
Average salary CHF 94 212
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a operations manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 128 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 128 00020 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 00033 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 114 00017 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 50020 jobs
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 104 1873 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 101 5008 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 100 0506 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 00010 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 99 50048 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 99 50033 jobs

Salary by cantons for operations manager

The top two high-paying cantons for operations 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

operations manager

CHF 94 185

average salary

Salary by canton

operations manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 894
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 110 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 525
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 559
Geneva average salary CHF 90 864
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 500
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 106 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 110 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 100 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 103 219
Zurich average salary CHF 91 171
Average salary CHF 94 185