general manager salary in Nidwalden

Annual average salary

CHF 126 000

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How much does a general manager earn in Nidwalden?

  • In Nidwalden, a full-time general manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 126 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 65 000 to CHF 350 000, based on 19 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

general manager, Nidwalden

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 169 875
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 101 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 132 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 114 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 229
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 126 000

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 108 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 220 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

general manager, Nidwalden

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 900
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 700
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 220 600
Average salary CHF 126 000
+103%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 118 614. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 224 937 per year.

Salary trend

general manager, Nidwalden

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 224 937
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 614
Average salary CHF 126 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a general manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 305 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Nidwalden

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 305 0004 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 207 5008 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 161 2004 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 143 4601 job
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 132 00047 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 130 80023 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 105 11423 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 90 0001 job
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A6 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.

NW

Nidwalden

general manager

CHF 126 000

average salary

Salary by canton

general manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 535
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 135 666
Basel Land average salary CHF 148 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 000
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 135 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 126 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 134 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 143 372
Solothurn average salary CHF 143 325
Schwyz average salary CHF 141 850
Thurgau average salary CHF 142 529
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 141 941
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 187 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 159
Average salary CHF 140 000