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chief operation officer salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 130 000

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How much does a chief operation officer earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time chief operation officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 130 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 320 000, based on 163 entries.
  • Updated 12 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 operation officer, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 850
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 152 280
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 124 954
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 124 954
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 162 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 160 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 157 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 130 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 172 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operation officer, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 588
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 087
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 172 000
Average salary CHF 130 000
+92%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 123 150. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 150 500 per year.

Salary trend

chief operation officer, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 150
Average salary CHF 130 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operation officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operation officer, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 210 0001 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 201 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 195 778Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 187 700Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 172 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 155 0881 job
  9. Insurance
    CHF 153 0001 job
  10. Industry various
    CHF 151 1401 job

Salary by cantons for chief operation officer

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

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Vaud

chief operation officer

CHF 130 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operation officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 144 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 144 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 132 950
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 122 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 185 769
Schwyz average salary CHF 148 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 98 250
Zug average salary CHF 164 769
Zurich average salary CHF 162 529
Average salary CHF 146 199