supervisor salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 80 010

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How much does a supervisor earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time supervisor earns an average gross salary of CHF 80 010 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 188 500, based on 797 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

supervisor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 76 299
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 170
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 903
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 92 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 92 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 79 996

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

supervisor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 925
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 739
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 80 008
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for supervisor have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 80 368. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 189 per year.

Salary trend

supervisor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 189
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 368
Average salary CHF 80 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a supervisor is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for supervisor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 0006 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 106 0008 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 97 0339 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 87 5001 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 86 45011 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 0009 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 83 85042 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 80 9506 jobs

Salary by cantons for supervisor

The top two high-paying cantons for supervisor are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

supervisor

CHF 80 000

average salary

Salary by canton

supervisor

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 675
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 76 467
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 684
Fribourg average salary CHF 97 467
Geneva average salary CHF 86 488
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 812
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 112 000
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 92 700
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 935
Average salary CHF 80 000