chief operating officer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 134 688

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How much does a chief operating officer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time chief operating officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 134 688 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 175 to CHF 362 700, based on 133 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

chief operating officer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 798
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 798
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 147 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 141 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 171 956
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 153 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 190 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 129 688
Average salary CHF 134 688

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 627 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operating officer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 900
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 627
Average salary CHF 134 688
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief operating officer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 160 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 166 250 per year.

Salary trend

chief operating officer, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 166 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 134 688

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operating officer is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 292 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operating officer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 292 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 215 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 197 5002 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 175 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 171 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 153 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 152 998Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 138 400Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief operating officer

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

GE

Geneva

chief operating officer

CHF 134 688

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operating officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 035
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 134 688
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 133 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 129 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 156 219
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 131 600
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 163 286
Average salary CHF 146 079