operations manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 238

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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 94 238 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 800 to CHF 232 000, based on 1 072 entries.
  • Updated 3 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 70 035
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 573
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 234
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 225
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 933
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 105
Women: 55+average salary CHF 127 105
Average salary CHF 94 232

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 86 766. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 325 per year.

Salary by work experience

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 766
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 683
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 410
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 025
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 325
Average salary CHF 94 244
+46%

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 96 243 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 96 243
Average salary CHF 94 271
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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 00017 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 50031 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 0009 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 50029 jobs
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 104 1871 job
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 101 50014 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 100 0506 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 100 00039 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 00022 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 96 00070 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 94 237

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 97 270
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 0
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 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 91 085
Average salary CHF 94 237