general manager salary in Zug

Annual average salary

CHF 186 500

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How much does a general manager earn in Zug?

  • In Zug, a full-time general manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 186 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 41 580 to CHF 420 000, based on 217 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, Zug

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 260 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 118 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 170 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 207 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 205 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 213 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 213 000
Average salary CHF 187 000

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 135 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 205 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

general manager, Zug

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 181 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 756
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 875
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 200 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 205 000
Average salary CHF 186 333
+52%

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 185 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 200 000 per year.

Salary trend

general manager, Zug

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 167 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 200 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 185 000
Average salary CHF 187 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a general manager is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 320 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Zug

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 320 0001 job
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 297 7004 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 245 0006 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 230 0001 job
  5. Education
    CHF 225 0004 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 225 0001 job
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 220 0002 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 210 00023 jobs
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 204 7503 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 199 00010 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.

ZG

Zug

general manager

CHF 187 000

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