chief operating officer salary in Zug

Annual average salary

CHF 168 769

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How much does a chief operating officer earn in Zug?

  • In Zug, a full-time chief operating officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 168 769 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 64 800 to CHF 422 800, based on 32 entries.
  • Updated 23 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 operating officer, Zug

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 700
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 157 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 155 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 200 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 422 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 192 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 168 769

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 250 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operating officer, Zug

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 176 269
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 250 000
Average salary CHF 168 769
+61%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 158 500. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 174 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operating officer, Zug

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 174 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 158 500
Average salary CHF 168 769

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operating officer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 299 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operating officer, Zug

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 299 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 236 400Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 210 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 0002 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 162 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 160 0001 job
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 154 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief operating officer

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

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Zug

chief operating officer

CHF 168 769

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operating officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 035
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 134 688
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 133 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 129 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 156 219
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 131 600
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 163 286
Average salary CHF 146 079