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account manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 974

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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 74 974 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 215 250, based on 2 711 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 57 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 876
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 042
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 947
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 643
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 550
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 123
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 81 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 74 861

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 66 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 534 per year.

Salary by work experience

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 126
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 466
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 534
Average salary CHF 74 888
+38%

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 71 670. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 760 per year.

Salary trend

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 750
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 760
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 670
Average salary CHF 74 944
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a account manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 122 000 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 122 00010 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 3756 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 28054 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 106 66611 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 103 00044 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 102 7009 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 95 0004 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 00045 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 90 00057 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 90 00021 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 74 831

average salary

Salary by canton

account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 478
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Berne average salary CHF 60 181
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 588
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 688
Geneva average salary CHF 59 978
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 600
Jura average salary CHF 51 117
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 333
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 350
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 400
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 450
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 000
Ticino average salary CHF 72 630
Uri average salary CHF 70 492
Vaud average salary CHF 57 237
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 831
Average salary CHF 63 314