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account director salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 122 500

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How much does a account director earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time account director earns an average gross salary of CHF 122 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 729 to CHF 297 231, based on 51 entries.
  • Updated 20 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

account director, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 375
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 375
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 127 275
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 155 078
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 850
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 122 500

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a account director relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 425. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

account director, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 425
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 187
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 105
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 134 003
Average salary CHF 122 500
-16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for account director have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 115 800. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 124 425 per year.

Salary trend

account director, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 800
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 425
Average salary CHF 122 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a account director is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for account director, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 220 0002 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 202 5001 job
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 145 156Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 127 4444 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 113 8061 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 111 8001 job
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 98 4752 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 87 150Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for account director

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

ZH

Zurich

account director

CHF 122 500

average salary

Salary by canton

account director

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 122 500
Average salary CHF 105 000