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general manager salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 145 862

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How much does a general manager earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time general manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 145 862 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 360 000, based on 672 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

general manager, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 96 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 050
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 145 611

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 115 192. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

general manager, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 192
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 696
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 148 724
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 145 653
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 145 500. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 156 000 per year.

Salary trend

general manager, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 075
Average salary CHF 145 862
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a general manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 215 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 215 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00035 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 197 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 188 00013 jobs
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 180 0002 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 161 7505 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 155 025Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 155 0002 jobs
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 151 7612 jobs

Salary by cantons for general manager

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

GE

Geneva

general manager

CHF 145 855

average salary

Salary by canton

general manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 415
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 136 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 855
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 111 250
Jura average salary CHF 110 900
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 881
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 144 162
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 146 529
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 141 426
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 182 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 341
Average salary CHF 139 993