general manager salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 144 933

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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 144 933 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 360 000, based on 637 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 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 92 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 145 063

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 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 893
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 145 075
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 150 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

general manager, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
Average salary CHF 145 094

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 0004 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 197 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 183 3331 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 176 0003 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 165 0002 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 161 7501 job
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 153 5231 job

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 145 062

average salary

Salary by canton

general manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 140 062
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 132 200
Berne average salary CHF 136 062
Basel Land average salary CHF 146 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 062
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 136 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 126 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 144 162
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 142 240
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 247
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 184 101
Zurich average salary CHF 155 397
Average salary CHF 139 995