operations manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 500

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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 94 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 800 to CHF 232 000, based on 1 094 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

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 87 234
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 051
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 225
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 933
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 119 616
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 119 616
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 978
Women: 55+average salary CHF 126 978
Average salary CHF 94 432

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 124 900 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 92 195
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 900
Average salary CHF 94 436
+44%

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 97 044 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 97 044
Average salary CHF 94 370
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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 Public administration / Associations and Machine / System construction 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 00011 jobs
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 118 00012 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 50043 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 104 1874 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 00021 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 101 5009 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 100 05012 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 100 00031 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 00024 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 98 92067 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 94 500

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 97 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 559
Geneva average salary CHF 90 932
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 103 219
Zurich average salary CHF 92 150
Average salary CHF 94 500