accounting & finance manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 103 194

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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 103 194 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 000 to CHF 215 000, based on 365 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

accounting & finance manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 129
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 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 830
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 111 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 104 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 200
Average salary CHF 103 365

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 92 195. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 717 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting & finance manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 247
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 195
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 575
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 717
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 250
Average salary CHF 103 194
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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 104 400 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 104 400
Average salary CHF 103 357
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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 Transport / Logistics 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 145 642Set up Job Alert
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 127 5861 job
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 125 0005 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 119 39522 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 118 6453 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 117 0001 job
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 116 0128 jobs
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 114 8101 job

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 103 194

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting & finance manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 818
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 93 844
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 800
Geneva average salary CHF 120 020
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 90 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 767
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 128 464
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 94 450
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 114 625
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 109 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 86 450
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 205
Valais average salary CHF 88 884
Zug average salary CHF 112 370
Zurich average salary CHF 103 194
Average salary CHF 100 000