Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
general manager, Valais
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 91 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 750
Men: 35-45median CHF 123 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Men: 55+median CHF 150 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 130 000
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 104 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 128 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 133 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 122 841
21+ yearsmedian CHF 145 000
median CHF 130 000
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for general manager have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 133 375. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 135 750 per year.
The highest paying industry for a general manager is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Valais
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 190 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 185 4505 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 180 0005 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 180 0001 job
Insurance
CHF 165 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 150 0007 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 140 00018 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 140 0001 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 136 0005 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 133 37513 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.
