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operations manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 145

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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 94 145 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 800 to CHF 232 000, based on 1 055 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 70 070
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 070
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 430
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 202
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 933
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 800
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 94 157

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 86 306. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 306
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 773
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 883
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 510
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 800
Average salary CHF 94 185
+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 96 007 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 96 007
Average salary CHF 94 160
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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 00029 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 50028 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 0007 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 104 1872 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 00022 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 102 00011 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 100 1007 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 00016 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 99 50035 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 96 00065 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 94 121

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 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 325
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 91 401
Average salary CHF 94 121