account manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 994

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How much does a account manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time account manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 994 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 215 250, based on 2 609 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

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 593
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 888
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 038
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 938
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 467
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 383
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 150
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 74 976

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 307. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 267 per year.

Salary by work experience

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 307
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 533
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 702
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 267
Average salary CHF 74 943
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 71 534. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 490 per year.

Salary trend

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 706
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 490
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 534
Average salary CHF 74 967

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a account manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 121 365 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 account manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 121 3656 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 0004 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 115 00060 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 106 3738 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 103 50025 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 101 09019 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 95 0006 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 00040 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 90 00035 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 90 00029 jobs

Salary by cantons for account manager

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

ZH

Zurich

account manager

CHF 74 970

average salary

Salary by canton

account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 509
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Berne average salary CHF 60 291
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 789
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 600
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 300
Jura average salary CHF 51 117
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 398
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 275
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 096
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 300
Ticino average salary CHF 73 260
Uri average salary CHF 70 492
Vaud average salary CHF 57 213
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 970
Average salary CHF 63 549