accounting & finance manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 102 814

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How much does a accounting & finance manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time accounting & finance manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 814 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 000 to CHF 215 000, based on 382 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

accounting & finance manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 110
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 118 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 412
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 001
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 182
Women: 55+average salary CHF 112 613
Average salary CHF 102 762

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 242. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 025 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting & finance manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 242
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 707
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 551
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 975
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 025
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 575
Average salary CHF 102 777
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting & finance manager have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 102 900. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 103 439 per year.

Salary trend

accounting & finance manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 900
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 439
Average salary CHF 102 709
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting & finance manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 149 171 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting & finance manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 149 171Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 126 0001 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 125 0003 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 117 19714 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 116 150Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 116 0251 job
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 110 950Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accounting & finance manager

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

ZH

Zurich

accounting & finance manager

CHF 102 814

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting & finance manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 909
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 214
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 98 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 800
Geneva average salary CHF 120 385
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 89 625
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 94 158
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 128 464
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 94 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 114 625
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 575
Schwyz average salary CHF 108 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 86 450
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 92 132
Zug average salary CHF 110 000
Zurich average salary CHF 102 814
Average salary CHF 100 000