associate director salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 281

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How much does a associate director earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time associate director earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 281 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 000 to CHF 180 000, based on 502 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

associate director, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 403
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 403
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 926
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 100
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 361
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 000
Average salary CHF 74 197

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

associate director, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 650
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 240
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 951
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 918
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 100
Average salary CHF 74 285
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for associate director have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 77 146. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary trend

associate director, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 146
Average salary CHF 74 281

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a associate director is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 192 375 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for associate director, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 192 375Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 126 0001 job
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 115 5061 job
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 114 530Set up Job Alert
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 95 550Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 93 3705 jobs

Salary by cantons for associate director

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

ZH

Zurich

associate director

CHF 74 196

average salary

Salary by canton

associate director

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 566
Geneva average salary CHF 120 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 70 434
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 119 114
Nidwalden average salary CHF 78 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 130
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 721
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 035
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 125 500
Valais average salary CHF 97 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 240
Zurich average salary CHF 74 196
Average salary CHF 74 330