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 211 250, based on 2 561 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 57 725
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 907
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 055
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 949
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 819
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 150
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 74 947

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 67 688. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 458 per year.

Salary by work experience

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 688
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 929
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 736
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 458
Average salary CHF 74 982
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 978. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 157
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 978
Average salary CHF 74 980

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 00012 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 115 16667 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 106 3737 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 103 50024 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 101 35021 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 95 00011 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 00039 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 90 00027 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 89 75045 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 74 969

average salary

Salary by canton

account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 608
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Berne average salary CHF 60 070
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 564
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 600
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 000
Jura average salary CHF 51 117
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 386
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 575
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 192
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 300
Ticino average salary CHF 74 300
Uri average salary CHF 70 492
Vaud average salary CHF 57 231
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 975
Zurich average salary CHF 74 969
Average salary CHF 63 640