business developer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 119 967

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How much does a business developer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time business developer earns an average gross salary of CHF 119 967 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 241 813, based on 406 entries.
  • Updated 14 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

business developer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 300
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 103 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 142 700
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 120 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 450. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

business developer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 062
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 120 000
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for business developer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 120 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

business developer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 120 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a business developer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 143 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for business developer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 143 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 136 0002 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 133 8149 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 130 0005 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 129 0005 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 128 00022 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 125 9002 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 124 20022 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 00010 jobs

Salary by cantons for business developer

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

ZH

Zurich

business developer

CHF 120 000

average salary

Salary by canton

business developer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 120 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 121 333
Basel Land average salary CHF 110 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 122 198
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 107 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 126 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 117 805
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 250
Valais average salary CHF 114 400
Zug average salary CHF 129 276
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 115 349