Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
general manager, St. Gallen
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 95 250
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 92 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 133 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 126 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 147 750
Women: 45-55median CHF 144 000
Men: 55+median CHF 165 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 135 000
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 116 025. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 119 325
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 116 025
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 121 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 160 000
median CHF 135 000
+34%
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 median salary was CHF 136 175. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 143 400 per year.
The highest paying industry for a general manager is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 300 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for general manager, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 300 0005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 227 200Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 210 00014 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 183 0005 jobs
Industry various
CHF 176 0002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 175 0003 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 173 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
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.
