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risk manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 131 410

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How much does a risk manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time risk manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 131 410 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 312 500, based on 646 entries.
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  • 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

risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary131k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 560
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 560
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 110 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 143 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 143 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 160 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 145 625
Average salary CHF 131 469

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 115 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary131k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 131 410
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 135 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 138 062 per year.

Salary trend

risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary131k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 062
Average salary CHF 131 410

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a risk manager is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 186 562 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 186 5624 jobs
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 185 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 176 00014 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 167 25033 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 166 00021 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 145 0001 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 140 00021 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 140 00023 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 134 50024 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 133 66770 jobs

Salary by cantons for risk manager

The top two high-paying cantons for risk 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

risk manager

CHF 131 409

average salary

Salary by canton

risk manager

Average salary131k
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 140 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 139 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 132 586
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
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 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
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 0
Zurich average salary CHF 138 000
Average salary CHF 131 409